1998 Suzuki Intruder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Suzuki Intruder, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10025213, filed 2003-07, 8,000 miles“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 2002-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Suzuki Intruder
7 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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