1997 Suzuki TL1000SW Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TL1000SW years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SW. That is the most of any TL1000SW model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Suzuki TL1000SW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Suzuki TL1000SW recalls (1)
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.
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.
I was riding through the rural countryside near where i live (kearney,mo.) on sunday afternoon. (7/25/1999). I was riding along on my 1997 suzuki tl-1000s when i rode over a rise in the road and hit a pothole. At first i thought i had blown a tire, i just concentrated on getting the bike stopped…
Other Suzuki TL1000SW years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 TL1000SW | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 TL1000SW | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SW?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SW?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SW a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TL1000SW model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.