2005 Suzuki VL1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was riding along and all of a sudden, my motorcycle lost power and the engine stopped. The engine would not turn over and the electric fuel pump would barely run. Subsequent troubleshooting revealed that the generator stator had shorted and was no longer functioning causing the battery to become depleted. Replacement of the stator, regulator/rectifier and the battery was required. I would expect these components to last longer than 18,000 miles but after doing my research on this problem for this motorcycle, I found that this is a common occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10424530, filed 2011-09, 18,058 miles“The motorcycle (Suzuki c 90 boulevard) wobbles uncontrollably on deceleration, that can cause loss of control, this started when it had only 1500 miles on it. Dealer would do nothing. It has also had electrical system problems the rectifier shorts out. Suzuki replaced the rectifier and stator. These problems are inherent in 2005 and 2006 Suzuki c90 boulevard. In 2007 Suzuki revamped the stator and rectifier.”
NHTSA complaint #10314924, filed 2010-02, 1,500 miles“2005 Suzuki vl 1500 with safety recall for the fuel pad. Consumer states that the dealership will not order the part and let him repair the problem himself. They are saying he has to have a dealer do it. He states he doesn't trust the dealers. The consumer also stated the battery died.”
NHTSA complaint #10228409, filed 2008-05Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Suzuki VL1500
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.
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