2005 Suzuki VL1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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.
“Dt: Suzuki 2005 blvd. C90t -touring motorcycle. The problem is with the kick stand. When the consumer put the kick stand down it will not lock and the bike will fall over.”
NHTSA complaint #10128605, filed 2005-07, 100 miles“2005 VL1500 boulevard has fallen from the kick stand. Consumer states that he was informed by a mechanic that the kick stand does not go forward enough to hold the bike on an incline. The consumer stated the motorcycle has fallen three times this year, in which he suffered a minor muscle pull.”
NHTSA complaint #10208327, filed 2007-11Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 15% |
| 2004 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Suzuki VL1500
4 complaintsFuel system
4 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology