1999 Suzuki Intruder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Suzuki Intruder, 36% of the 14 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.
“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 miles“1999 Suzuki vl-1500lc. Has had shifting issues since it was purchased with false neutral between 4th adn 5th gears. July 23, 2003 the main transmission drive shaft failed/broke while driving down I-90 leaving seattle.”
NHTSA complaint #10043305, filed 2003-10, 15,000 miles“There is a loud noise that occurs when transmission is in 4th and 5th gear. Also, there is a rattling noise in the transmission itself. Dealer says it's normal. When vehicle was delivered, there was no oil in the rear drive line; was filled by consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #849195, filed 1999-09“Transmission is making loud noise. Suzuki mechanic claims wrong size gears were installed, causing noise which could result in transmission locking up.”
NHTSA complaint #850252, filed 1999-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Intruder
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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