2002 Suzuki DL1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Suzuki DL1000, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Suzuki DL1000 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20
Suspension20
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Suzuki DL1000 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other DL1000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the DL1000 median. How we score

'02'04'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'14'15'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What DL1000 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BROKEN WELDS HOLDING THE TIPS OF BOTH SIDES OF THE SWING ARM OF MY 2002 SUZUKI DL1000 MOTORCYCLE. HAD I NOT SEEN THEM IN TIME, THE ENTIRE REAR WHEEL WOULD HAVE FALLEN OFF DURING RIDING. DEALER AND SUZUKI OF AMERICA SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND TOOK NO ACTION. (IF A WHEEL FALLS OFF BECAUSE OF BAD…
Complaint 10247151 · Oct 29, 2008 · 48,000 miles
I OWN A MOTORCYCLE WITH A WELL-DOCUMENTED PROBLEM OF SHUDDERING BADLY BETWEEN 3,000 AND 3,800 RPM. LAST MONTH I WAS HORRIFIED TO DISCOVER THAT 4 OF THE 5 WELDS HOLDING MY SWING-ARM AXLE-MOUNTING BRACKET WERE COMPLETELY CRACKED. THE CRACK IS ON THE CHAIN-DRIVE SIDE, NEXT TO THE SPROCKET. HAD I NOT…
Complaint 10246602 · Oct 24, 2008 · 17,000 miles

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