2008 Suzuki VL1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VL1500 years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki VL1500. That ranks 4th out of 11 VL1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 12,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 | 3 | 60% | 12,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 60% | 12,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 12,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Suzuki VL1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
Engine failure in traffic due to faulty stator/regulator/rectifier - based on internet forums, this appears to be systemic for this model of motorcycle. Poses danger as engine failure in traffic could lead to an accident. Please note that there are recalls for several suzuki motorcycles that use…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki c90t. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph the vehicle started to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who decided to replace the wheel bearings. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer…
The stator has failed three times in the last 5000 miles leaving my stranded two times and the regulator/rectifier has failed twice the the current failure resulted in a fire under the seat!!!! I was able to pull over and extinguish the flames...i have spent $1500 in replacement parts for this…
I bought a '08 c90 boulevard from a suzuki dealer brand new in 2009 and from the first ride there was a horrible wobble upon deceleration starting at approximately at 30 mph. I took the bike back to the dealer to have this problem looked at and the dealer test drove the bike and he insisted this…
Nhtsa campaign id number: 11v108000 component: electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator the regulator / rectifier assemblies with the following suzuki part numbers are being recalled on the motorcycles mentioned: 32800-41f11, 32800-15h10, 32800-05h11, 32800-41g10, 32800-15h00, 32800-18h00…
Other Suzuki VL1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 VL1500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 VL1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 VL1500 | 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 2008 Suzuki VL1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki VL1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.