Model year record

2003 Suzuki AN650 Burgman recalls & problems

The 2003 Suzuki AN650 Burgman has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemAug 29, 2005

Ignition › Switch

Recall 05V3720005,869 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT FULLY TURNED FROM THE 'OFF' TO THE 'ON' POSITION, THERE MAY BE UNSTABLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS. THIS CAN CAUSE ARCING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Risk: HEAT FROM THE ARCING CAN MELT THE INTERNAL SWITCH BASE PLATE. IF THE SCOOTER IS RIDDEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, AND THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART THE SCOOTER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL CASE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission	3	41,000 mi
Suspension	1	—
Tires	1	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Engine	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Engine
CVT BOLT AND PULLEY GRINDS; WHICH MAY CAUSE BELT TO BREAK. IF RIDER IS AT A HIGH SPEED, THIS COULD CAUSE A THREATENING ACCIDENT. SUZUKIBURGMAN USA FOREM SUGGESTS THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE WITH 2003-2013 SUZUKI BURGMAN 650'S. OUR BURGMAN IS UNSAFE AND NOW NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO CVT BOLT "MUSHROOMING" WHERE IT CONNECTS TO BEARING, CAUSING A HIGH PITCH WINDING NOISE. IT ALSO HAS A GRINDING NOISE.
Dec 28, 2015 · 41,000 miles
Power train
RIDING MY SUZUKI BURGMAN 2003 ON 405 FWY N/B AND CULVER AVE. I HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE BECAUSE OF A SUDDEN SLOWDOWN IN SPEED FROM 65 MPH AND SLOWER, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CAR. I COULD HEAR THE TIRES SCREECHING BEHIND ME. A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THIS ONE, COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING WITH ALL BURGMAN MODELS BECAUSE IT IS A FACTORY DESIGN DEFECT. I WAS CLOSE TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. SUZUKI IS COMPROMISING THE SAFETY ON ALL ROADS FOR RIDERS. AMERICA SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM RECALLING THE BURGMAN MODELS BEFORE SOME RIDER CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED…
Jun 11, 2012 · 27,854 miles
Power train › Automatic transmission
THIS HAS TO DO WITH AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICA SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE MAC KATO. THIS IS A CVT TRANSMISSION SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I HAVE 2003 AN 650 BURGMAN. I WAS RIDING THE BIKE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD ENGINE POWER BUT WASN'T GOING ANYWHERE. I'M GLAD I WAS ON THE CITY STREETS AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN THE HOV LANES I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE OF DONE! IF I HAD BEEN IN THE REGULAR LANES OF FREEWAY THAT I RIDE ON EVERY DAY I MIGHT NOT HAVE MADE IT TO THE SIDE IN ONE PIECE. WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IS THE PRIMARY PULLEY SHAFT ADAPTOR SEIZED ON THE PRIMARY SHAFT AND FROZE. THEREFORE THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED TURNING. I…
Feb 19, 2009 · 42,705 miles
Tires
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TIRE ON THE VEHICLE HAD ABNORMAL WEAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TIRE HAD WORN THROUGH TO THE CORD ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC, IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Feb 13, 2006 · 21,047 miles
Suspension
REAR BEARING FAILURE. ONLY 13,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. *NM
Oct 20, 2005 · 13,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.