2004 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 2004 Suzuki VL800. That ranks 4th out of 8 VL800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 4,692 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. 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 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 4,692 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | 10 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Suzuki VL800 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Driving down road doing about 25 mph motorcycle stalled would not start again. Checked ignition fuse and found it to be blown. Replaced with new 15 amp fuse. Tried to start the bike again and the fuse blew right away. Inspected wiring harness and found a bunch of burnt wires. Ignition switch was…
2004 suzuki c-50 motorcycle cracks in the front wheel, these are not casting markings.7k miles on wheel dont know how long cracks have been there. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated since the motorcycle was purchased, it was noticed the seat was very uncomfortable. While driving 65 mph on normal highway, the contact developed severe back pain. The dealership was contacted who stated the manufacturer agreed to give a $50 credit on a purchase of a new…
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 VL800 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki VL800?
Owners most often report electrical system, seats, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki VL800?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.