Suzuki VL800 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Suzuki VL800 (2005–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (7 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All VL800 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.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Electrical system7 37%
• Wheels3 16%
• Fuel system3 16%
• Suspension2 11%
• Body and structure1 5.3%
• Other or unknown1 5.3%
• Exterior lighting1 5.3%
• Engine1 5.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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