2005 Suzuki VL800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VL800 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Suzuki VL800. That is the most of any VL800 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 10,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 5 | 56% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 22% | 865 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 5,050 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Suzuki VL800 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the ignition switch wiring harness may have been improperly routed at the time of production. If the wiring harness is not routed properly, it can rub against the clutch cable/throttle cable.
Risk: Continued rubbing may eventually lead to a short circuit which may cause the engine to stall or the lights to go out. This will increase the chance of a crash resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the ignition switch wiring harness and replace the lock set including the ignition switch along with the clutch cable/throttle cable free of charge. The recall began on january 6, 2006. Owners may contact suzuki at 714-572-1490.
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.
Bike lost all power, no lights nothing and won't start.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki vl800. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The wiring harness melted and was replaced by the dealer at the cost of $800. One year prior to the failure, he received recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 05v566000 (electrical…
I have 2 2005 suzuki c50 boulevards motorcycles. I added a light bar made by suzuki. It attaches electrically to a plug provided by suzuki inside the headlight can. When used, it overloads the ignition switch, causing heat, melting plastic inside. This is not a problem on the 2004's (vl800 vulsia)…
The rear hub on the suzuki c50 was full of cracks,especially around the spoke holes. They were getting worse. If the hub disintegrated it would kill me and my wife. This was not a isolated incident,the web was full of people with the same complaint. I hope someone did not have to get killed from…
Riding my 2005 suzuki boulevard s50 motorcycle (less than 10,000 miles) to work this morning when the odometer and speedometer quit working. The consequences was that i had no way of knowing how fast i was going in morning rush hour traffic. Suzuki claims it is not their problem, but the bike is…
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 | 9 | 1 |
| 2004 VL800 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 VL800 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki VL800?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Suzuki VL800?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.