Model year record
2002 Suzuki Intruder recalls & problems
The 2002 Suzuki Intruder has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 14 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Suzuki Intruder.
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 trainClutch assembly; Manual transmission | 5 | 5,500 mi |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly | 4 | 12,500 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Pads; Foundation components › Disc › Caliper | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator | 2 | — |
| Exterior lightingTurn signal | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, otherStorage › Tank assembly | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
STATOR AND RECTIFYER WENT ON NY 2002 SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER. I AM READING THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL. IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS IN NEED OF A RECALL. *TT
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
I AM THE RECIPIENT OF A GAS TANK RECALL ON A SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER MOTORCYCLE AND HAVE RECEIVED VIRTUALLY NO ASSISTANCE WITH REGARDS TO MAKING THE VEHICLES SAFE IN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME - I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT THIS MODE OF TRANSPORTATION SINCE MARCH 11 DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THERE IS STILL NO ETA FROM SUZUKI ON WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE RETURNED TO ME IN SAFE RIDING CONDITION. BELOW IS THE TEXT FROM A LETTER THAT I HAVE SENT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMERS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT WITH MORE DETAILS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT TO REVIEW AN ISSUE THAT I HAVE HAD WITH THE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE COMPANY RECENTLY. EARLY THIS MONTH I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY SUZUKI INTRUDER 1500…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE REAR BRAKES. THE PISTON IS PRESSING THE PAD AGAINST THE CALIPER AND WILL NOT RELEASE. THE PADS ARE WEARING OUT REAL FAST. THE DEALER/ MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPER SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED. UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED A HAIR LINE CRACK ABOVE THE FRONT RIGHT MOUNTING TAB. THIS BEGAN LEAKING GAS VAPORS WHICH HAVE GROWN WORSE OVER TIME.*AK
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
I KEPT SMELLING GAS FUMES AND FOUND A HAIR-LINE CRACK IN THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK AT THE RIGHT FRONT MOUNTING TAB WITH FUEL SEEPAGE APPARENT. *AK
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
BOUGHT MY SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER MOTORCYCLE NEW FROM AJ FOYT SUZUKI/KAWASAKI IN HOUSTON ,TEXAS, AT 6,000 MILES THE FUEL TANK WELD CRACKED AND STARTED LEAKING FUEL!!,, THERE ARE DOZENS OF OTHERS IN MY SUZUKI FORUM CLUB WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
- Power train › Manual transmission
WOULD POP OUT OF 4TH GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING GOING UP HILL OR PUTTING ANY LOAD ON IT. CALLED MT LOCAL DEALER AND TOOK IT RIGHT IN. THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE CAM STOP PLATE AND PINS. SHOULD HAVE IT BACK NEXT WEEK. *AK
- Power train › Manual transmission
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST GEAR WITHOUT LIFTING UP ON THE SHIFTER TO RATCHET IT INTO POSITION. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER WARR.BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AT ALL.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.