2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 260miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 260 miles. 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.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Fuel system2 40%
- Electrical system1 20%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Violation of magnuson moss warranty act, ucc and california code purchase of 2004 Suzuki dl1000. The motorcycle was delivered on 6/11/2004. Upon driving the motorcycle the e consumer noticed that he motorcycle was missing, surging and hesitation once the vehicle was at operating temperature. The motorcycle also stopped operating while shifting from second to third gear during acceleration from a stop. The dealer attempted to correct the problem but was not successful. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083866, filed 2004-07Fuel system: “Motorcycle misses and hesitates dor operation between 3,000 and 4,000 rpms when warm. Sometimes stalls. Problem is well documented in internet user groups. Bike has been to dealer to be fixed. Dealer says he talked with Suzuki and the bike is running as good as its going to without going aftermarket and installing equipment that will void warranty. Could become dangerous as hesitation and stalling is most noticable in heavy traffic and intersections.”
NHTSA complaint #10091401, filed 2004-09Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2012 (na) Suzuki v-strom. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10968010, filed 2017-03Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20 and 500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 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 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000.
Other model years of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 260 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki V-Strom 1000 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 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 2004 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 260 miles and the middle half falls between 20 and 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.