1999 Suzuki TL1000S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 2, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other TL1000S years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki TL1000S. That ranks 2nd out of 3 TL1000S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Suzuki TL1000S
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Suzuki TL1000S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension2
Structure1 · ~11,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension267%———
Structure133%11,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912001: 1200112003: 120031

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Suzuki TL1000S recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

Frame cracked at rear suspension damper mount.*ak

Structure · received Sep 2, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10037087

When traveling at 4000 & 45000 rpms motorcycle would stumble/ shutter and jerk while going around curves. *ak

Suspension · received May 3, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 887396

While riding at 45 mph and approaching a curve the rear would not hold in place while leaning into the turn, rear was bouncing up in down due to the bolt that holds the rear suspension into place had come out of place, causing the suspension to be supported by only the spring. Dealer has been…

Suspension · received Aug 25, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 845797

Other Suzuki TL1000S years

← 1997 TL1000S · 2000 TL1000S →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 TL1000S10
199930
1997 TL1000S110

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki TL1000S?

Owners most often report suspension, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki TL1000S?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.