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Suzuki SV1000S Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Suzuki SV1000S (2003–2003) that have at least 5 complaints. 2003 has the most, with 27. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All SV1000S model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20032713,50010Not compared (before 2008)Stable

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2003: “Connector from the ignition switch to wiring harness overheated and the connector no longer help the wires together for the ignition. Turn the key - no power at all to the bike. I have read about dozens of riders this has happened to, some have had accidents as a result. Luckily I wasn't in motion when the power gave out.”

NHTSA complaint #10293232, filed 2009-11, 12,000 miles

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology