2006 Suzuki VZR1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VZR1800 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800. That ranks 2nd out of 7 VZR1800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (29 complaints, 62%), typically at around 8,103 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 47owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Suzuki VZR1800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 62% | 8,103 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 15% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 9% | 1,325 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 9% | 575 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 11,450 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 2,190 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Suzuki VZR1800 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel hose that connects the two metal fuel delivery pipes mounted on the throttle body may have been clamped at a location on the pipes that is not completely round, which could allow fuel leakage to occur.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, leaked fuel can cause a fire, presenting the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe assembly free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2007. 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle sidestand roll-off (PE06043) — opened Oct 18, 2006, closed Feb 9, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Popping out of second gear. Very dangerous! And can not get out of the way of on coming traffic! Sent Suzuki a email less than a year of purchase, and was told it would cost upwards to 2000.00. This should be a recall! And is a known problem with this bike!!! I complained the first time I drove it…
I have a 2006 m109r with the infamous 2nd gear slipping out in to neutral issue. The bike has 12,000 miles but the symptoms started as early as 7,000 miles. I have the bike in the shop with a $3600 bill for fixing the transmission. I've never had any problems of this nature with any other…
The 2006 vzr1800 suzuki made, as well as models up though 2010 have shifting forks in the transmission that are too soft, they bend and the transmission is sent back into neutral. Under extreme circumstance where riders do not have the financial means to fix this problem, >$3000+s&h [myself…
The bike has a routine slip in 2nd gear only above 20 mph at a dead stop. It's not safe to drive when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear under heavy acceleration, as the slip could cause an accident or rider injury. The slipping from 1st to 2nd gear is worse when there's a passenger and/or heavier…
Bought my metzeler me880 280/35 18 on may 11th. On june 18th i noticed cracking on the outside of tire. With only 1400 mikes on it i contacted rocky mountain atv about the issue. I ended up sending it back to get a replacement. I received my newer tire on july 7th. And inspected the tire noticed…
Other Suzuki VZR1800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 VZR1800 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 VZR1800 | 85 | 1 |
| 2006 | 47 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VZR1800 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.