1985 Suzuki SJ410Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Suzuki SJ410, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 18, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Suzuki SJ410 has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

1985 Suzuki SJ410 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.

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

1985 vs. every other SJ410 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 SJ410 median. How we score

'84'85
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SJ410 owners report

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

THIS IS A 1985 SUZUKI GS550L MOTORCYCLE. THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR ON THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED. THIS RESULTED IN SUDDEN OVERLOAD TO THE BATTERY. THE BATTERY BEGAN BOILING OVER AND SMOKING FROM THE REGULATOR SENDING TOO MUCH VOLTAGE TO THE BATTERY. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD TO BE STOPPED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC OR…
Complaint 10028580 · Jul 18, 2003 · 3,685 miles

Own a 1985 SJ410?

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