2002 Suzuki SV650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SV650 years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Suzuki SV650. That ranks 5th out of 9 SV650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 36,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Suzuki SV650 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 36,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Suzuki SV650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Suzuki SV650.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2002 sv650, ~37,000 miles engine began making loud knocking noise. Tried to limp home but engine seized a few miles later. Believe the con rod bearings failed. This is known issue with sv650 motorcycles as there is an oil starvation problem. Bike was not wheelied or otherwise mistreated. *nm
Other Suzuki SV650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 SV650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 SV650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 SV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 SV650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 SV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 SV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 SV650 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 SV650 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki SV650?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Suzuki SV650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Suzuki SV650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SV650 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.