Suzuki TL1000S Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Suzuki TL1000S (1997–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1997 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All TL1000S 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11 | — | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure4 31%
- Suspension3 23%
- Engine cooling3 23%
- Fuel system2 15%
- Wheels1 7.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1997: “This is a common problem with this bike and now it has appeared on mine and no recall as I know of has been issued. It is where the rear suspension connects to the frame, the frame is the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10550752, filed 2013-11Other Suzuki models
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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