2006 Suzuki VL800 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 930miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Suzuki VL800, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 930 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 miles“2006 Suzuki VL800 motorcycles ignition failed to start motorcycle. I contacted Suzuki of north america with no sucess. The manufaturer failed to provide any help. Motorcycle ignition system unreliable.”
NHTSA complaint #10146254, filed 2005-12, 1,814 milesRelated recalls
- 05V566000Dec 21, 2005On certain motorcycles, the ignition switch wiring harness may have been improperly routed at the time of production. If the wiring harness is not routed…Covers: Suzuki VL800 2005–2006, VZ800 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10017800Oct 28, 2005Additional service manual information.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 29% |
| 2005 | 5 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki VL800
← All problems reported for the 2006 Suzuki VL800
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology