1998 Suzuki Intruder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 54%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Suzuki Intruder, 54% of the 13 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.
“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 the every 4000 miles or risk locking up the rear wheel again. They wear out even thought I generally use the front brake for primary stopping. …”
NHTSA complaint #764404, filed 2002-07“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 restart the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #843353, filed 1999-07“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.”
NHTSA complaint #863992, filed 2000-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #838190, filed 1999-05Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Intruder
4 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Suzuki Intruder
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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