2007 Suzuki VZR1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VZR1800 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800. That is the most of any VZR1800 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is power train (60 complaints, 71%), typically at around 5,150 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 85owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 problems | 60 | 71% | 5,150 | “second gear” (20%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 21% | 6,350 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 9% | 2,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 9,025 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I got on the highway going to [XXX] on [XXX]. When I merged into traffic I almost got hit from behind because the Suzuki M109R slipped out of second gear. Fortunately the driver of the dump truck behind me noticed that I was not speeding up and he slammed on the brakes saving my life. INFORMATION…
During acceleration after shifting into 2nd gear the transmission slips out and then back in sometimes causing the rear wheel to spin.
In late 2020 while in a turn on the interstate while in 2nd gear the motorcycle jolted like it slipped on ice. The second time it happened is when I attempted to accelerate to 3rd gear the bike shuddered like it was not getting gas. Not being able to provide gas caused the vehicles behind me to…
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki VZR1800. The contact stated that while riding at approximately 35 MPH, the motorcycle independently shifted from 2nd gear to neutral. In addition, while shifting from 1st gear to 2nd gear there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. The contact…
When you shift into 2nd gear and accelerate hard it feels like it skips and shutter hard intermittently. It doesnt do it everytime. Scary feeling. I usually shift into 1st into 3rd without accelerating in second if possible. I cant believe suzuki being a prominent bike company has not corrected…
Other Suzuki VZR1800 years
← 2006 VZR1800 · 2008 VZR1800 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 VZR1800 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 VZR1800 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 85 | 1 |
| 2006 VZR1800 | 47 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 60 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.