1997 Suzuki TL1000SV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TL1000SV years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV. That is the most of any TL1000SV model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 57%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV 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 System, Gasoline | 4 | 57% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Suzuki TL1000SV recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel pump mounting plate can lose its ability to provide a tight seal, allowing fuel to drip from the gasket.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a redesigned fuel pump gasket on these motorcycles.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Front wheel movement and rapid side-to-side handlebar movement can occur when the front wheel is lightly loaded and hits a bump.
Risk: This movement can reduce the driver's ability to control the motorcycle resulting in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a steering damper kit on these vehicles which is designed to reduce front wheel oscillation and eliminate side-to-side handlebar movement.
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.
Gear box worn out prematurely. Yh
Previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id 98v13300. Replacement part failed in same manner. *ak
Fuel pump gasket leaks.
Fuel pump gasket failed.
Fuel tank leaks.
Other Suzuki TL1000SV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 TL1000SV | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, equipment, steering problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TL1000SV model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.