2007 Suzuki VL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 3, 2023 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VL1500 years
Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki VL1500. That ranks 2nd out of 11 VL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 17,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 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 2007 Suzuki VL1500 problems

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

Electrical System6 · ~17,500 mi
Steering2 · ~3,000 mi
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~65,000 mi
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System667%17,500——
Steering222%3,000——
Engine111%———
Fuel/propulsion System111%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic111%65,000——
Suspension111%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 7 complaints
2011: 7201172012: 1201212023: 120231

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Suzuki VL1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Suzuki VL1500.

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.

Motorcycle has brand new battery. Sudden loss of power, engine sputtering, gauges moving sporadically like they were loosing power. Engine backfiring. vehicle would die. be able to be restarted. Known issue with this vehicle. part reported is to be a faulty stator. manufacturer recalled earlier and…

Electrical System · received Apr 3, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11515235

Front wheel wobbles violently above 25 mph. Only have about 8,000 miles. Bike is less than one year old. Research indicates that it is the faulty steering head bearings. *tr

Suspension · received Jan 13, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10443722

Driving south on us45, north of oshkosh, wi. Motorcycle unexpectedly and without warning lost all engine power. Coasted to side of road while avoiding highway traffic. Waited with vehicle at roadside for 1.5 hours until a tow truck arrived. My personal safety was in jeopardy as i maneuvered through…

Electrical System · received Sep 25, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10427102

Bike would not start after a long ride. Jump started to get home. After looking in to the reason found that the stator had shorted out and burnt up.i was lucky that this did not happen a half an hour earlier as i was riding at 50 mph and lose all power. After doing some research i found out that…

Electrical System · received Sep 9, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10424426

Failed stator and rectifier on a 2007 suziki c90 with about 32,000 miles. The failed component number is 32800-41f11 and is part of a recall on a different suzuki model. *tr

Electrical System · received Aug 22, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10421045

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki VL1500?

Owners most often report electrical system, steering, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki VL1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2007 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 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.