Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) suzuki dl 1000al4 (na). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer displayed an incorrect reading. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,000.
The worst 2012 Suzuki DL1000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Engine2
- Fuel system2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1‑800‑444‑5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
Recall number 16V018000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2012 Suzuki DL1000 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle has been in the shop multiple times. From 9/4/14 thru 9/13/14 then again from 9/19/14 thru 10/2/14. Vehicle is hard to start when it sits in the sun. The vehicle will crank and crank and will not stay running unless you raise the RPM's to around 2000 for a few minutes. At times it will take 3 to 5 tries to get the vehicle started. The dealer returned bike to me yesterday and said it was fixed. (this is a brand new bike, a left over model) upon my inspection I noticed that they disconnected the emission system. This is not a legal or safe fix. Dealer also made some damage to radiator, scratched some paint and forgot to put on a screw. I have pictures and videos if needed.
Vehicle has issues starting when it sits in the sun. Engine will crank and crank strongly but will not start easily. Vehicle will eventually start after 3 to 4 tries, but exhaust will smell like gas. The throttle needs to be held open to keep running and to get vehicle started. Vehicle is rough idling for the first few minutes. Vehicle will stall from time to time at down shifting at a stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 suzuki dl1000 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred three times over a period of ten months. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an dealer. The mechanic had not diagnosed or repaired the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 1,772.
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Questions about the 2012 Suzuki DL1000
Is the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2012 Suzuki DL1000, 1.3 times a typical DL1000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Suzuki DL1000?
Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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