2002 Suzuki Intruder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Suzuki Intruder, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,900 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.
“Stator and rectifyer went on ny 2002 Suzuki 1500 Intruder. I am reading that this is a huge problem for this model. It caused me to lose power while driving. This is in need of a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10582838, filed 2014-04, 11,900 miles“Bought my Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle new from aj foyt Suzuki/kawasaki in houston ,texas, at 6,000 miles the fuel tank weld cracked and started leaking fuel!!,, there are dozens of others in my Suzuki forum club with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10098813, filed 2004-11, 6,000 miles“2002 Suzuki Intruder vl1500 - the fuel tank has developed a stress fracture or crack on the right hand side of the tank. Specifically it is located on the right hand mounting flange starting in the vicinity of the right front mounting bolt. The crack extends forward approximately 2 and looks like a fine scratch in the black paint. On further inspection the crack will open or flex and fuel leaks through the crack by pressing downward on the top of the fuel tank. Fuel also leaks through the crack when the tank is half full or more with fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10055047, filed 2004-01, 15,000 miles“I am the recipient of a gas tank recall on a Suzuki 1500 Intruder motorcycle and have received virtually no assistance with regards to making the vehicles safe in a reasonable period of time - I have been without this mode of transportation since march 11 due to this manufacturing defect and there is still no eta from Suzuki on when the motorcycle will be returned to me in safe riding condition. Below is the text from a letter that I have sent to the california consumers affairs department with more details. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154369, filed 2006-04Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Intruder
5 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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