1998 SUZUKI INTRUDER
0 recalls, 17 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
17 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 24, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1998 SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER LC BALL BEARINGS LOCKED THE ENGINE AT A SLOW SPEED. *KB *JB
POWER TRAIN
Aug 24, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1998 SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER LC BALL BEARINGS LOCKED THE ENGINE AT A SLOW SPEED. *KB *JB
SUSPENSION
Aug 24, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1998 SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER LC BALL BEARINGS LOCKED THE ENGINE AT A SLOW SPEED. *KB *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Jan 20, 2005
FUEL LEAKS ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK GAS TANL ROTTED ON THE BOTTOM OF TANK. MOTORCYCLE WAS ONLY SIX YEARS OLD AND GARAGE KEPT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. SUZUKI CLAIMED THERE WAS APROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, BUT ALSO SAID SUZU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 1, 2003
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 4TH GEAR UNDER STRONG ACCELERATION.T SEEMS THAT THERE IS A FALSE NEUTRAL BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH GEAR.THIS IS EXTREMLY DANGEROUS WHILE ACCELERATING AND TRYING TO PASS A VEHICLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jul 19, 2002
THE REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000. THE FIRST TIME IT RUINED THE ROTOR , NO WARNING , SOUND OR OTHERWISE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. AFTER SEVERAL LONG DISTANCE CALLS TO AMERICAN SUZUKI, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFICE AND DEALER THEY WERE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BUT I STILL NEED TO REPLACE T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 19, 2002
THE REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000. THE FIRST TIME IT RUINED THE ROTOR , NO WARNING , SOUND OR OTHERWISE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. AFTER SEVERAL LONG DISTANCE CALLS TO AMERICAN SUZUKI, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFICE AND DEALER THEY WERE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BUT I STILL NEED TO REPLACE T... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Mar 30, 2001
Incident date: Jun 30, 2000
THE PROPANE FULE LINE GOING TO T FURNANCE AND WATER DEVOLEPED A HOLE AND CAUSED THE FLAMES TO FULL THE COACH. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 21, 2000
Incident date: Jun 17, 2000
REAR BRAKES FEEL AS THOUGH THEY'RE ALWAYS ON. WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED CONSUMER HEARS A CRUNCH WHICH MAKES HIM AWARE THAT THERE ARE NO BRAKES. THEY BEEN REPLACED 4-5 TIMES, ONCE FOR FREE. DEALER HAS TRIED TO REMEDY THE BRAKE PROBLEM NUMEROUS TIMES, AND NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WORKING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 1, 1999
Incident date: May 15, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY BRAKES WENT OUT. HEARD METAL TO METAL SOUND AND BRAKES GRABBED. REAR BRAKES WENT OUT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 25, 1999
WHEN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO 5TH GEAR, IT WOULD JUMP INTO NEUTRAL, CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO LOSE POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1998
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, REAR BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. WHEN CONSUMER IS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY, THE MOTORCYCLE BACKFIRES AND STALLS OUT. CONSUMER HAS TO EITHER ROLL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD/ PUT THE MOTORCYCLE INTO NEUTRAL, OR PULL THE CLUTCH IN AND RESTAR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 19, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1998
BRAKES ARE TOO SMALL FOR MOTORCYCLE. WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, THEY WON'T STOP MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER HAD TO PUSH BRAKES IN ORDER FOR MOTORCYCLE TO COME TO A STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 5, 1998
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, BRAKE SHOES ARE COMPLETELY WORN AND REAR DISC CUT INTO SEVERELY. QCAW
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 5, 1998
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, BRAKE SHOES ARE COMPLETELY WORN AND REAR DISC CUT INTO SEVERELY. QCAW
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 6, 1998
UPON APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT, APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE PADS WORE DOWN TO THE METAL AND THE REAR WHEEL WENT TO A SKID. QCAW
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 30, 1998
THERE IS PLASTIC COVERING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF THE MOTOR CYCLE, CAUSING VISUAL PROBLEMS OF VIEWING THE TURNING SIGNAL. CANNOT SEE IN BRIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS. POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW. *AK
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI INTRUDER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99053
Opened: Aug 19, 1999 , Closed: Jul 26, 2000
MOTORCYCLE FUEL LEAK
ODI has received eight complaints concerning 1993-1996 Suzuki VS800 Intruder motorcycle fuel leakage near the fuel tank petcock.The leakage rate is described as slight to moderate.To gather additional information about this issue, ODI is conducting this Preliminary Evaluation.
SUZUKI INTRUDER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI INTRUDER across all model years (1992, 1994).
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Total Recalls
109
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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