2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and engine cooling (3). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system5 21%
- Engine cooling3 13%
- Exterior lighting3 13%
- Body and structure2 8.3%
- Wheels2 8.3%
- Brakes1 4.2%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
- Equipment1 4.2%
- Other or unknown1 4.2%
Also reported: Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “A small separation of the top weld on the right side of the gas tank on my 2003 Suzuki vl1500lc motorcycle. I noticed it when I was changing the exhaust system on my bike, the fix is to use jb weld to close the crack. Suzuki international will not even talk to me about the problem. They stated NHTSA would have to force them to even acknowledge that there was a problem with the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10100474, filed 2004-11, 26,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle came equipped with both automatic and standard transmissions. While in the automatic transmission mode the transmission locked up, resulting in the rear tires locking up. When this occurred vehicle suddenly came to a complete stop. It could have resulted in an accident if vehicle was being driven at a faster speed. Correct model name birdman, 650, 2003,not in artemis.”
NHTSA complaint #10042546, filed 2003-10, 700 milesEngine cooling: “Consumer called complaining about having problems with a scooter.the scooter makes a loud noise, as if metal parts broke inside, and design issues while driving. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.”
NHTSA complaint #10029766, filed 2003-07Exterior lighting: “Consumer complained that both headlights needed to be replaced within 3,500 miles of wear. Dealer notified. Dealer urged consumer to bring the vehicle in to check the over load of voltages.”
NHTSA complaint #10089840, filed 2004-09, 3,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 250 and 6,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle.
Other model years of the Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 24 | 3,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 24 | 3,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 16 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 6 | 2,600 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 28,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (21% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.
Has the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 250 and 6,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.