repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Suzuki DL1000Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2014 Suzuki DL1000, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-853 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 16, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Suzuki DL1000 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine
2Electrical system
2Power train
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2014 Suzuki DL1000 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2014 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Suzuki DL1000, and the recalls they led to.
- Motorcycle StallingNo recall
In owners' words
What DL1000 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL AT ODD INTERVALS. IT WILL ALSO BACKFIRE THRU THE AIRBOX. AT LOW SPEED, IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE THROTTLE. IT IS ESPECIALLY BAD WHEN THE ENGINE HASN'T WARMED UP FULLY AND ITS COLD OUTSIDE. I HAVE COME VERY CLOSE TO DROPPING THE BIKE WHEN IT STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY. IT HAS…
ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF RANDOMLY, APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY 300 OR 400 MILES OF RIDING. ALWAYS WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. ONLY HAPPENED TO ME WHILE NOT MOVING, BUT PROBABLY WOULDN'T NOTICE PROBLEM IF MOVING, UNLESS UNDER LOW POWER OR SLIPPING THE CLUTCH, IE, LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. SOMETIMES COLD…
EVER SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THEN AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE THE MOTOR DEVELOPED A KNOCK. THE FUELING IS ERRATIC AT TIMES MEANING IT HICCUPS OR SURGES AND HAS STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. I BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND TO SUZUKI IN NOVEMBER OF 2015. I ALSO FOUND ON A SUZUKI FORUM…
Own a 2014 DL1000?
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