Suzuki VL800 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki VL800, across 8 model years (2003–2010). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Suzuki VL800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VL800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2005 VL800: 9 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 VL800: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2009 VL800: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2007 VL800: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2003 VL800: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 VL800: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Suzuki VL800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Suzuki VL800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 VL800 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 VL800 | 4 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 VL800 | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 VL800 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 VL800 | 7 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2005 VL800 | 9 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 VL800 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 VL800 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki VL800 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (9), 2006 (7), 2009 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki VL800?
Electrical System, with 11 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Suzuki VL800 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.