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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1996 Suzuki Intruder Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Suzuki Intruder, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

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.

“On highway about 70mph when motorcycle started to vibrate. The wheels spinned freely on rack. Bearings wore down. Needed replacing. Wheel was very loose. Dealer took cycle back & said it was tightened & then released it.”

NHTSA complaint #826686, filed 1998-08

“While driving at any speed rear axle came off due to nut coming off the bolt. Tools don't fit the axle. Also,there is some vibration when driving at 60 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #843180, filed 1999-07

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002536%
2001643%
20001056%
1999536%
1998431%
1996229%

Other parts of the 1996 Suzuki Intruder

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Suzuki Intruder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology