Suzuki V-Strom 800 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Suzuki V-Strom 800 (2023–2023) that have at least 5 complaints. 2023 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is exterior lighting (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All V-Strom 800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 4,500 | 0 | 0 | — | Too new |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Exterior lighting6 67%
- Wheels1 11%
- Tires1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2023: “The headlight disappears when turning corners. The motorcycle is unrideable at night. The dealership inspected it and they were horrified by it's lack of performance. I contacted the manufacturer and they seem to think that it is street legal. I just don't see how this is possible. Does testing/certification involve riding the machine?”
NHTSA complaint #11542102, filed 2023-09Other Suzuki models
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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. Methodology