2006 Suzuki VZR1800 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800, 17% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,700 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.
“Rear brake rotor on 2006 m109r Suzuki motorcycle, what is suppose to be a semifloating rotor has turned into a full floating rotor (the rivets that attach the outer ring to the inner ring have become loose, both side-to-side and front-to-back). Suzuki told me at 9k miles this was normal, yet other owners have had theirs replaced at no charge. I have since bought another rotor but I still have the old one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234764, filed 2008-07, 7,000 miles“I have a Suzuki m109 motorcycle also known as VZR1800. For most of the time I have owned it the rear brake has screeched very loud when applied. I have read that some of these rear rotors have had some movement. Mine has no lateral movement but does have some movement in a rotational direction frontwards and backwards. I have read that many have been replaced with a newer model which also stopped the screeching sound. As far as I know there is no recall yet but there should be in my opinion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226341, filed 2008-04, 100 miles“I ride a 2006 Suzuki m109 and the rotor is extremely loose. Contacted the dealer and they say that it is suppose to be that way. My clutch seems to be giving me problems as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10235198, filed 2008-07, 8,700 miles“Faulty rear brake rotor. Lose rivets causing sever metal noises and poses as a safety issue if rivet ever break under emergency braking. Suzuki has an updates part no. For this rotor and should replace all substandard rotor as safety item. 2006 m109r with 6000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10331815, filed 2010-05, 5,500 miles“Rear brake rotor on 2006 Suzuki vzr18000 (m109r) is loose and squeals. According to chat rooms and web sites there should be no play in the rotor at all. None. This is a safety hazard. This was noticed at approx. 5000 miles. It will have to be replaced with a rotor that has an updated design.”
NHTSA complaint #10232688, filed 2008-06, 5,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 | 21% |
| 2006 | 8 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800
29 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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