Suzuki VZ800 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki VZ800, across 10 model years (1999–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Suzuki VZ800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VZ800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 VZ800: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 VZ800: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2005 VZ800: 1 complaint, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 VZ800: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2003 VZ800: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2004 VZ800: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 VZ800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Suzuki VZ800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 VZ800 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2007 VZ800 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2006 VZ800 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 VZ800 | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 VZ800 | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 VZ800 | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2002 VZ800 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 VZ800 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2000 VZ800 | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 1999 VZ800 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki VZ800 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (2), 2009 (1), 2005 (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 VZ800?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Suzuki VZ800 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.