1997 Suzuki TL1000S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TL1000S years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S. That is the most of any TL1000S model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 36%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Suzuki TL1000S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Suzuki TL1000S recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S.
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.
This is a common problem with this bike and now it has appeared on mine and no recall as i know of has been issued. It is where the rear suspension connects to the frame, the frame is the problem. *tr
While driving 7 mph consumer went around a corner and the rear end bounced, making it difficult for the consumer to control the motorcycle. Consumer took motorcycle to the dealer for inspection. *ak
The frame that hold the rear suspension and the bolts that hold the frame crack. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Rear part of frame cracked which holds the rear shock dampner in place from collapsing. *ak
While riding motorcycle it started vibrating. Also frame was cracked. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated its was common factor for that type of motorcycle.*ak
Other Suzuki TL1000S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 TL1000S | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 TL1000S | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TL1000S model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.