2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 38%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,708miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle, 38% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,708 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.
“(Suzuki gs650 2002) this complaint concerns the engines of most 2001/2002 Suzuki bandit 1200 motorcycles. Hundreds of owners have experienced smoking and high oil consumption since buying this motorcycle. They certainly cannot pass epa emissions standards if they smoke. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761433”
NHTSA complaint #10009196, filed 2002-05, 600 miles“Front brake pads wore out at 2800 miles. Also, head gaskets leaked oil. Problem still exists with the head gasket leaking oil. Rear shocks sticking on motorcycle and was repaired under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10065406, filed 2004-04, 2,800 miles“While driving oil leaked onto the rear tire. The cause was massive crank case pressure in which the motor built up the crank case and poured oil out of the muffler air box into the motor without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10019360, filed 2003-05, 5,700 miles“When consumer started the vehicle exhaust system leaked oil. Consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10065134, filed 2004-03, 600 miles“Suzuki motorcycle had an oil leak. The oil leaked due to a crack in the engine case where the bolt hole was positioned on the bottom of the motor (2002 Suzuki marauder).”
NHTSA complaint #10015856, filed 2003-04, 1,915 milesEngine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
9 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
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.
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