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2002 Suzuki IntruderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2002 Suzuki Intruder, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints140 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Suzuki Intruder has problems

14 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
Power train50
Fuel system, gasoline40
Exterior lighting10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Fuel system, other10
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

2002 Suzuki Intruder recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Intruder 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 Intruder median. How we score

'87'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Intruder owners report

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

WOULD POP OUT OF 4TH GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING GOING UP HILL OR PUTTING ANY LOAD ON IT. CALLED MT LOCAL DEALER AND TOOK IT RIGHT IN. THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE CAM STOP PLATE AND PINS. SHOULD HAVE IT BACK NEXT WEEK. *AK
Complaint 10072679 · May 16, 2004 · 500 miles
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST GEAR WITHOUT LIFTING UP ON THE SHIFTER TO RATCHET IT INTO POSITION. IT WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR UNDER WARR.BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AT ALL.*AK
Complaint 10062778 · Mar 22, 2004 · 1,000 miles
WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWN SHIFT ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHAFT NEEDED REPLACING. *PH
Complaint 10050095 · Dec 4, 2003

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