1999 Suzuki Intruder Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Suzuki Intruder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Suzuki Intruder. The part named most often is brakes, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes6 43%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Other or unknown1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Brakes: “1999 Suzuki vl 1500lc motorcycle has terrible front brakes. They fade real bad after one moderate stop from normal freeway speeds. Many owners are having to do after market modifications to bring functionality to an acceptable level. Suzuki must have known this as they thoroughly redesigned the system from year model 2002 to present. I have come close to having several accidents due to brake fade during a hard panic stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10023434, filed 2003-06, 200 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Transmission failure. The bike will not stay in 4th gear under load. It pops out leaving the transmission between 3 & 4th. This could be a major a safety issue if it ever does it while I'm passing vehicles. This has been on going since the bike was first purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #10030520, filed 2003-07, 1,000 milesEngine cooling: “Consumer didn't know that there was a flaw in the casting. The manufacturer was going to replace the crankcase when an oil leak developed from this problem. To do the repairs, they would have to crack the motor open, and it would never seal the way it did from the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #862599, filed 2000-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Suzuki Intruder in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Suzuki Intruder.
Other model years of the Suzuki Intruder
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14 | 10,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 14 | 12,550 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 18 | 10,550 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 14 | 1,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 13 | 16,930 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki Intruder model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Suzuki Intruder have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Suzuki Intruder as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Suzuki Intruder is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 1999 Suzuki Intruder been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Suzuki Intruder reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.