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2003–2010 · 7 model years

Suzuki VL800 recalls & problems by year

5 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20059 complaints
Most recalls20101 recall
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
025792003: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 9 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 7 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 4 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2003200420052006200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 VL800——100000
2009 VL800——141000
2008 VL800——130000
2006 VL800——171010
2005 VL800——191100
2004 VL800——030010
2003 VL800——030000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system10
  • Wheels5
  • Fuel system, gasoline5
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Suspension2
  • Unknown or other2
  • Power train2
  • Engine and engine cooling1