2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 23, 2017 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V-Strom 1000 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~20 mi
Electrical System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling240%500——
Fuel System, Gasoline240%20——
Electrical System120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 3 complaints
2004: 3200432006: 1200612017: 120171

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 (na) suzuki v-strom. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Electrical System · received Mar 23, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10968010

While the motorcycle was still under warranty since day one there has been a hesitation from 3000-4000 rpms. It was taken to 2 dealers and no remedy was found. I was told by both service managers that this was a known problem at suzuki for this particular model, and that there is currently no cure…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 30, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10148989

While riding at a steady rpm, the motorcycle stalled intermittently. Provide further details. *jb

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 14, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10096834

Motorcycle misses and hesitates dor operation between 3,000 and 4,000 rpms when warm. Sometimes stalls. Problem is well documented in internet user groups. Bike has been to dealer to be fixed. Dealer says he talked with suzuki and the bike is running as good as its going to without going…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 21, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10091401

Violation of magnuson moss warranty act, ucc and california code purchase of 2004 suzuki dl1000.*mr the motorcycle was delivered on 6/11/2004. Upon driving the motorcycle the e consumer noticed that he motorcycle was missing, surging and hesitation once the vehicle was at operating temperature. The…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 23, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10083866

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V-Strom 1000 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.