Suzuki VL1500 years to avoid
No model year of the Suzuki VL1500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Suzuki VL1500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Suzuki VL1500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki VL1500 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system15
- Electrical13
- Steering6
- Suspension4
- Engine3
- Body3
- Brakes2
- Acceleration2
- Wheels1
- Transmission1
Suzuki VL1500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | 5 | Electrical | 12,300 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | - | 9 | Electrical | 17,500 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | - | 13 | Electrical | 4,800 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Suspension | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 2 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Suzuki VL1500
What years of the Suzuki VL1500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Suzuki VL1500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki VL1500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki VL1500?
Fuel system, with 15 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (13) and steering (6).
How many recalls does the Suzuki VL1500 have?
1 recall between 1998 and 2008. The 2006 model year has the most, with 1.
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