2005 Suzuki VL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VL1500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki VL1500. That is the most of any VL1500 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 17,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 31% | 3,729 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | 100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 1 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 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.
Charging system stator rectifier. *tr
I was riding along and all of a sudden, my motorcycle lost power and the engine stopped. The engine would not turn over and the electric fuel pump would barely run. Subsequent troubleshooting revealed that the generator stator had shorted and was no longer functioning causing the battery to become…
The motorcycle (suzuki c 90 boulevard) wobbles uncontrollably on deceleration, that can cause loss of control, this started when it had only 1500 miles on it. Dealer would do nothing. It has also had electrical system problems the rectifier shorts out. Suzuki replaced the rectifier and stator…
2005 suzuki vl 1500 with safety recall for the fuel pad. Consumer states that the dealership will not order the part and let him repair the problem himself. They are saying he has to have a dealer do it. He states he doesn't trust the dealers. *kb the consumer also stated the battery died.
2005 vl1500 boulevard has fallen from the kick stand. Consumer states that he was informed by a mechanic that the kick stand does not go forward enough to hold the bike on an incline. *kb the consumer stated the motorcycle has fallen three times this year, in which he suffered a minor muscle pull…
Other Suzuki VL1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 VL1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 VL1500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 VL1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 1 |
| 2004 VL1500 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 VL1500 | 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 2005 Suzuki VL1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki VL1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.