2008 Suzuki VZR1800 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,120miles, 8 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 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2008 Suzuki VZR1800. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by engine (1) and other or unknown (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,120 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 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.
- Engine1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “When riding my motorcycle it jumps out of 2nd gear at 2000-3000 RPM,s. I contacted the Suzuki corporation. I asked if they had a recall on this problem and they stated no. I was told to take my bike to the dealer and let them diagnose the problem and I would have to pay for the repairs. My bike is a 2008 with less than 10,000 miles on it. This is unfair because it's a problem with a lot of the m109 I almost was rear ended on several occasion.”
NHTSA complaint #10681415, filed 2015-02, 9,240 milesEngine: “I recently purchased a 2008 M109 and had no issues for the first 24 hours. However the next day at a stoplight experienced my first engine shudder from stopped to 1st gear that resulted in tire spin on rear tire and then stall. I have read this is a known issue with the clutch hub but Suzuki will not address. Also related is a high grinding 200-300 RPM before shifting up. I am left with a motorcycle that is an actual hazard in the form that it is produced and would like help resolving this issue. I do not mind paying for parts but Suzuki and their dealers refuse to help.”
NHTSA complaint #11431148, filed 2021-08Other or unknown: “There is a violent shudder when taking off in first gear which is very dangerous on a motorcycle when pulling out into traffic. Talking to other owners and mechanic...it seems to be a problem with the clutch and springs and apparently a problem with several of these bikes.”
NHTSA complaint #10821865, filed 2016-01, 9,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 9,860 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 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 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
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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10029125Oct 2, 2008Equipment. Suzuki: an assembly guide will not be issued for the vzr1800k9, because the set up procedure remains similar to the vzr1800k6.
- 10025283Feb 22, 2008Other or unknown. Additional service manual information - isc valve reset for model vzr1800/zk8 2008.
Other model years of the Suzuki VZR1800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 9,120 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 85 | 5,100 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 47 | 5,100 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Suzuki VZR1800 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (90% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 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 2008 Suzuki VZR1800 reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,120 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 9,860 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 31, 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.