2007 Suzuki VL1500 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles, 7 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 2007 Suzuki VL1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 Suzuki VL1500. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by steering (2) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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.
- Electrical system6 67%
- Steering2 22%
- Brakes1 11%
- Engine1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Driving south on us45, north of oshkosh, wi. Motorcycle unexpectedly and without warning lost all engine power. Coasted to side of road while avoiding highway traffic. Waited with vehicle at roadside for 1.5 hours until a tow truck arrived. My personal safety was in jeopardy as I maneuvered through highway traffic to the roadside; I was also exposed to dangerous highway traffic as I awaited a tow truck for my disabled motorcycle. Authorized service center identified the root cause of the incident as a failed stator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427102, filed 2011-09, 17,500 milesSteering: “Re: inferior steering head bearing issue. For: motorcycle Suzuki boulevard c90t (vl1500t) wtf, at 35 MPH handle bar consistently shakes violently from side to side. Failure of oem ball bearings are junk and causes this dangerous condition. Needs new timken tapered roller bearings to cure this dangerous condition. This is major cost to me to repair and remove front end for inferior cheap bearings. The oem bearings suck, and to replace the bearings with same junk is ridiculous. Warranty is voided if any other bearing is used, this is bs.”
NHTSA complaint #10420836, filed 2011-08, 3,000 milesBrakes: “Rear rotor on Suzuki c90 07 model, was replaced by the dealer twice in the first year.with under 16000 miles at the time it worked it's way loose again and the dealer refused to pass it for inspection and Suzuki refused to pay for the replacement. Since that time have put a lot more miles on the bike and cannot take it to the dealer for an inspection. Now after about 65,000 miles on the bike, the rivets finally gave out on a trip in the mountains south of pagosa springs, co. Then before I could get a replacement had a minor wreck making a left hand turn when someone ran out in front of me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421049, filed 2011-08, 65,000 milesEngine: “Motorcycle has brand new battery. Sudden loss of power, engine sputtering, gauges moving sporadically like they were loosing power. Engine backfiring. vehicle would die. be able to be restarted. Known issue with this vehicle. part reported is to be a faulty stator. manufacturer recalled earlier and later year vehicles that use this same part, but did not recall this specific model for recall warranty service. Known faulty part not being covered by manufacturer warranty. Due to this issue the bike lost all power/regained full power intermittently causing bike to become uncontrollable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11515235, filed 2023-04Mileage when problems were reported
86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,500 and 32,000 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 2007 Suzuki VL1500 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 2007 Suzuki VL1500.
Other model years of the Suzuki VL1500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 12,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 9 | 17,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 13 | 3,150 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 3,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Suzuki VL1500 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 Suzuki VL1500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Suzuki VL1500 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 2007 Suzuki VL1500 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 2007 Suzuki VL1500 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,500 miles and the middle half falls between 12,500 and 32,000 miles; 86% 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.