2002 Suzuki Intruder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Suzuki Intruder, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 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.
“Would pop out of 4th gear while accelerating going up hill or putting any load on it. Called mt local dealer and took it right in. They are in the process of replacing the cam stop plate and pins. Should have it back next week.”
NHTSA complaint #10072679, filed 2004-05, 500 miles“The hydraulic clutch malfunctioned when the bike became hot. The owner took the bike to the dealer who said what the vehicle experienced was normal . However, when the bike heated up, the gears became stuck and the clutch did not disengage.”
NHTSA complaint #10044722, filed 2003-10, 10,000 miles“The hydraulic clutch malfunctioned when the bike became hot. The owner took the bike to the dealer who said what the vehicle experienced was normal . However, when the bike heated up, the gears became stuck and the clutch did not disengage.”
NHTSA complaint #10044723, filed 2003-10, 10,000 miles“Transmission will not downshift to first gear without lifting up on the shifter to ratchet it into position. It was taken to dealer for repair under warr.but problem was not fixed at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10062778, filed 2004-03, 1,000 miles“While shifting gears, the transmission would down shift on its own. The driver took the motorcycle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the gear shaft needed replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #10050095, filed 2003-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Intruder
6 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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