Suzuki VZR1800 Problems by Year
Suzuki VZR1800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VZR1800 year: 2006, 2007, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 VZR1800: 85 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 VZR1800: 47 complaints, 1 recall
- 2008 VZR1800: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 VZR1800: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2011 VZR1800: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2012 VZR1800: 1 complaint, 0 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 VZR1800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 99 | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Suzuki VZR1800 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: power train (60)
All Suzuki VZR1800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2011 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2009 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 VZR1800 | 10 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 VZR1800 | 85 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 VZR1800 | 47 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki VZR1800 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (47), 2007 (85), 2008 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VZR1800 year. 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 VZR1800?
Power Train, with 99 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Suzuki VZR1800 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.