Suzuki VLR1800 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 19, 2016 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki VLR1800, across 3 model years (2008–2010). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822009: 1200912010: 020100

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Suzuki VLR1800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VLR1800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 VLR1800: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2009 VLR1800: 1 complaint, 2 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 VLR1800 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System220
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Gasoline110

All Suzuki VLR1800 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2010 VLR180001——
2009 VLR180012—Electrical System
2008 VLR180022—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Suzuki VLR1800 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (2), 2009 (1). 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 VLR1800?

Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Suzuki VLR1800 have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.