2003 Suzuki VL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VL1500 years
- Not enough data 7th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Suzuki VL1500. That ranks 7th out of 11 VL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Suzuki VL1500 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%.
2003 Suzuki VL1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. This can result in a fuel leak.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. Any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. If a tank is found to have a crack and a replacement tank is not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. When the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. The recall began on february 3, 2006. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel leak (PE05031) — opened Jun 15, 2005, closed Feb 1, 2006, led to recall 06V025000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
12003 suzuki 1500 : consumer is experiencing a bad shaking vibration in the handle bars when decelerating from 40 to 25 mph.***no answer required***. *mr slowing down and using the turn signal could result in an accident. The consumer could not take his hands off of the handle bars to signal a turn…
Other Suzuki VL1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 VL1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 VL1500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 VL1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 VL1500 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 VL1500 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 VL1500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 VL1500 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 VL1500 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Suzuki VL1500?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Suzuki VL1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Suzuki VL1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VL1500 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.