1999 Suzuki Intruder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Suzuki Intruder, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“There are quit a few of these motorcycles out there with failing back brakes because the poiston in the calipper hangs up and causes ware and the brake to lock up. It is all over the internet on the 1500lc forum and we can't get the manufacture to do andthing about the problem. I think the fix is out there but they won't reconise the problem.this could lead to someone losing control and needs to be addressed by Suzuki”
NHTSA complaint #715698, filed 1999-12“While idling, rear brake line caught on fire. Manufacturer warranty rep claimed that it is normal for this bike to overheat if left idling too long. This incident happened after idling for 15 minutes in 30 degree weather.”
NHTSA complaint #719792, filed 2000-03Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Intruder
5 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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