1997 Suzuki TL1000S Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and suspension (3). 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.
- Body and structure4 36%
- Engine cooling3 27%
- Suspension3 27%
- Fuel system2 18%
- Wheels1 9.1%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The frame that hold the rear suspension and the bolts that hold the frame crack. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001181, filed 2002-12Engine cooling: “Right side of engine would leak oil while driving. This causes it to blow down on swing arm, and then onto rear tire. Wheel would slip from under driver once it becomes slippery.”
NHTSA complaint #892169, filed 2001-07Suspension: “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 2013-11Fuel system: “Gas is leaking from tank and fuel pump, leaking directly on consumer's engine. Consumer feels this may cause a fire. The owner states that this vehicle was repaired for gas tank and fuel pump leak in 1998. Obviously, the solution failed, but the manufacturer fixed it again.”
NHTSA complaint #865519, filed 2000-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S 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 1997 Suzuki TL1000S.
Other model years of the Suzuki TL1000S
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki TL1000S model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1997 Suzuki TL1000S 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.
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.
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.