2008 Suzuki SV650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SV650 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki SV650. That ranks 3rd out of 9 SV650 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,100 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 15,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Suzuki SV650 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
A crack has formed in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. I investigated with a boroscope--image attached. This is allowing fuel leakage to occur through the emissions system. This is the same problem as the 2003-2006 recall (attached pdf). After…
I recently purchased a new 2008 suzuki sv650 standard motorcycle. The incident happened right before i entered the freeway. The screw securing the left foot gear shifter became loose and fell off. This is a serious hazard since motorcycle had only 600 miles when it happened. I could have stalled or…
Other Suzuki SV650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 SV650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 SV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 SV650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 SV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 SV650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 SV650 | 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 2008 Suzuki SV650?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki SV650?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.