2003 Suzuki VL800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VL800 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Suzuki VL800. That ranks 4th out of 8 VL800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Suzuki VL800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 3,445 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Suzuki VL800 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Suzuki VL800.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 suzuki valusia. The contact stated that when the speed increased to 70 mph, the vehicle began to sputter. The carburetor was cleaned, adjusted the valves and placed a new emission system, but not of the repairs corrected the failure. The contact spoke to the dealer who…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 suzuki vl800. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a noise and parked the motorcycle. He noticed the spokes in the rear wheels were broken. Days later, the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the spokes were broken due to poor…
Dt*: the contact stated the light bar on the motorcycle that holds the driving and blinker lights fractured and was replaced. Afterwards, the bar fractured again. The dealer determined the motorcycle was no longer under warranty.
Other Suzuki VL800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 VL800 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 VL800 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 VL800 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 VL800 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 VL800 | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 VL800 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 VL800 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Suzuki VL800?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Suzuki VL800?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Suzuki VL800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VL800 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.