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1996 Suzuki Intruder problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Suzuki Intruder is engine and cooling. It has fewer complaints than a typical Intruder model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Worst area
Engine

The worst 1996 Suzuki Intruder problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Motorcycle fuel leakOpened August 19, 1999, closed July 26, 2000

ODI has received eight complaints concerning 1993-1996 Suzuki VS800 Intruder motorcycle fuel leakage near the fuel tank petcock.The leakage rate is described as slight to moderate.To gather additional information about this issue, ODI is conducting this Preliminary Evaluation.

PE99053

What 1996 Suzuki Intruder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 27, 1999 · Engine · OH

While driving and without warning the motorcycle completely shut down,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Engine · OH

While driving at any rate of speed motorcycle will completely shut down without warning. Dealer cannot idenitify the cause of the problem.. Please give any further details.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Suspension, Transmission · OH

While driving at any speed rear axle came off due to nut coming off the bolt. Tools don't fit the axle. Also,there is some vibration when driving at 60 MPH.

Filed Jun 10, 1999 · Fuel system · NC

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Oct 18, 1998 · Fuel system · TN

Fuel petcock leaks gas.

Filed Aug 18, 1998 · Acceleration · NY

After the motorcycle is parked for a couple of hours, with the fuel switch in any position, the fuel leaks onto the ignition switch. The motorcycle is being repaired by the dealer.

Filed Aug 13, 1998 · Transmission · NC

On highway about 70mph when motorcycle started to vibrate. The wheels spinned freely on rack. Bearings wore down. Needed replacing. Wheel was very loose. Dealer took cycle back & said it was tightened & then released it.

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Questions about the 1996 Suzuki Intruder

Is the 1996 Suzuki Intruder reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1996 Suzuki Intruder, fewer than a typical Intruder model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Suzuki Intruder?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is fuel system (2).

How many recalls does the 1996 Suzuki Intruder have?

No recalls on record.

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