2014 Suzuki DL1000 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Suzuki DL1000, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 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.
“Vehicle is a nos 2014 leftover purchased in november 2016. Vehicle now has 2,500 miles on it and has intermittently stalled upon takeoff in 1st gear at least 7 times. Each time the motorcycle engine is warm. Upon engaging 1st gear from a stop, when the clutch is released and throttle applied, the motorcycle will cough and stall. This happens at critical transition times; at an intersection, in stop-and-go traffic and once in a crowded parking lot causing me to drop the bike on its side. I called Suzuki and filed a case/complaint and the vehicle is now at a dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945365, filed 2017-01, 1,200 miles“Ever since this vehicle was purchased and then after the first oil change the motor developed a knock. The fueling is erratic at times meaning it hiccups or surges and has stalled while in motion. I brought this up to the dealer and to Suzuki in november of 2015. I also found on a Suzuki forum dedicated to this particular model that others were experiencing the same issues. I took the bike to the dealer and nothing was remedied. I spoke with Suzuki corporate and they acknowledged that some models were experiencing a knock due to an intolerance but that it wouldn't affect reliability. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945402, filed 2017-01, 600 miles“Bike is 6 months old bike has stall on me at least 5 occasions when in motion in traffic the bike has stalled when pulling in the clutch bike is unrideable under 2000 rpms due to poor fuelling cannot ride in city traffic without slipping the clutch the entire time below 2000 rpms my bike has been in the shop twice for this problem and both times Suzuki said the bike is sopposed to do that when I ask the service mgr if his bikes wont ride under 2000 roms he says no his are fine as should all bikes service mgr asys suziki said its normal Suzuki is replacing computers under warrant for these…”
NHTSA complaint #10850467, filed 2016-03, 1 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035279Jul 29, 2026Customer notification of open Customer Satisfaction Campaign
- 11031945Apr 30, 2026Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- 11027951Jan 30, 2026Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- 11023433Oct 1, 2025Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- 11019669Jun 20, 2025Notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- 11010754Nov 19, 2024Customer notification of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- 11005210Jul 24, 2024Customer reminder of open customer satisfaction campaign.
- 10119582Oct 12, 2017This TSB describes a customer satisfaction Service Campaign to install a revised engine control module (ECM) in certain 2014-2015 DL1000 motorcycles. The ECM programming has been…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2014 Suzuki DL1000
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Suzuki DL1000
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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