2006 Suzuki VL800 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,814miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Suzuki VL800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Suzuki VL800. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and suspension (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,814 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system3 43%
- Electrical system2 29%
- Suspension1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Unintended sudden acceleration - Suzuki 2006 c50 motorcycle driving new motorcycle and approaching road closure barrier, rider experienced sudden unintended acceleration and to avoid a head-on collision braked and dropped cycle on left side sliding into and under barrier.”
NHTSA complaint #10171257, filed 2006-10, 16 milesElectrical system: “2006 Suzuki motorcycle model c50t failure to start, leaving rider disabled on the highway, all fuses where check according t owners manual, Suzuki failed to provide dealer with technical. Dealer cannot resolve start problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10142591, filed 2005-11, 46 milesSuspension: “Suzuki motorcycle 10-3-2007. On sept. 29, 2007 I contacted brandon with twin county motorsports in rocky mount, nc concerning the rear wheel hub on my 2006 c-50 Suzuki motorcycle. It has several cracks in it mostly spiderwebbed with one more outstanding than the others. I was told they would contact suzki and try to get me a new rear wheel. I might add that the bike is under warranty and has less than 10,000 miles on it at present. . I called them on tuesday oct. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205136, filed 2007-10, 8,000 milesWheels: “The contact owns a 2006/Suzuki/VL800. The motorcycle had stress marks and deep cracks in the wheels:cap/cover/hub area. The representative at the dealer agreed that they were excessive, and also stated that future design changes were being made. The representative showed her a motorcycle that has never been driven that displayed the same stress marks and cracks. The representative later stated the deep cracks and marks were superficial while speaking with a Suzuki representative. The Suzuki manufacturer and the dealer stated they could replace the defectiv epart at cost to the contact. …”
NHTSA complaint #10182707, filed 2007-02, 588 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 588 and 3,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V566000Dec 21, 2005Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Suzuki VL800 2005–2006, VZ800 2005–2006
On certain motorcycles, the ignition switch wiring harness may have been improperly routed at the time of production. If the wiring harness is not routed properly, it can rub against the clutch cable/throttle cable.
Recall details for the 2006 Suzuki VL800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10017800Oct 28, 2005Electrical system. Additional service manual information.
Other model years of the Suzuki VL800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 1,814 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 8,560 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Suzuki VL800 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Suzuki VL800 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Suzuki VL800 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2006 Suzuki VL800 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Suzuki VL800 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,814 miles and the middle half falls between 588 and 3,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.