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2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki BOULEVARD M109R. While riding at an unknown speed, the clutch failed and the f1 light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the clutch was worn out and they could make the necessary repairs for free. While riding after the repairs were made, the vehicle lost power and shut off. While en route to the dealer for a second repair, the contact heard a loud tearing sound. The dealer stated that the crank bearing scarred, as well as the cam bearing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10234459, filed 2008-07, 300 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki BOULEVARD M109R motorcycle. While driving at any speed, oil leaked from the air cleaner and would spill onto the rear tire. As a result, the rear tire would become slick and the vehicle would be difficult to maneuver. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was overfilled, which LED to the oil leak. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because there was no defect. The contact stated that the oil filter must be replaced due to the leak. …”

NHTSA complaint #10278410, filed 2009-07, 500 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008314%
200612%

Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R

Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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