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2005 Suzuki SV650 problems

The most common problem on the 2005 Suzuki SV650 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical SV650 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2005 Suzuki SV650 problems

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

  • Electrical
    1

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  • Electrical
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported January 18, 2006 · 4,841 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on february 3, 2006. Customers may contact american suzuki at 714‑572‑1490.

Recall number 06V013000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2005 Suzuki SV650

Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Suzuki SV650 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2005 Suzuki SV650 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 1, 2007 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 suzuki m50 blvd motorcycle. The contact received recall notice # 2085 on may 22, 2007. He has been experiencing the failure noted in the recall for one year and four months. The manufacturer stated that he was sent two notices prior to the failure occurring. The contact denies this and the representative stated that he must have lost them in the mail. The recall was in regards to the routing of the ignition and the clutch cable. The engine size, correct VIN, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage is 18,300 and failure mileage was 18,000.

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Questions about the 2005 Suzuki SV650

Is the 2005 Suzuki SV650 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Suzuki SV650, fewer than a typical SV650 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Suzuki SV650?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki SV650 have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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