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2004 Suzuki SV1000sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2004 Suzuki SV1000s, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage26kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Suzuki SV1000s has problems

4 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
Electrical system40
Engine30

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

1 recall

2004 Suzuki SV1000s 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

2004 vs. every other SV1000s 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 SV1000s median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What SV1000s owners report

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

MAGNETS GLUED INTO MAGNETO FAILED, CAUSING CHARGING SYSTEM TO FAIL. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THIS AND SIMILAR MODELS
Complaint 10758619 · Aug 23, 2015 · 14,000 miles
MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO VIBRATE MORE AT HANDLE BARS AND BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE TO RIDE. ELECTRICAL OUTPUT FROM THE MAGNETO WAS ALSO STARTING TO DROP IN DC OUTPUT. SELF INVESTIGATION INTO ISSUE REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL MAGNETO ROTOR THAT NORMALLY HAS 6 MAGNETS EPOXIED TO IT, NOW ONLY HAD 4 EPOXIED IN…
Complaint 10594982 · May 29, 2014 · 6,800 miles
THIS IS A SECOND FAILURE. MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO VIBRATE MORE AT HANDLE BARS AND BECAME UNCOMFORTABLE TO RIDE. ELECTRICAL OUTPUT FROM THE MAGNETO WAS ALSO STARTING TO DROP IN DC OUTPUT. SELF INVESTIGATION INTO ISSUE REVEALED THAT THE INTERNAL MAGNETO ROTOR THAT NORMALLY HAS 6 MAGNETS EPOXIED TO IT,…
Complaint 10594981 · May 29, 2014 · 68,200 miles

Own a 2004 SV1000s?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.