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2004 Suzuki SV650sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Suzuki SV650s, 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 complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage24kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Suzuki SV650s has problems

2 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 system20

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

1 recall

2004 Suzuki SV650s 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 SV650s 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 SV650s median. How we score

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

What SV650s owners report

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

I HAVE A 2004 SV650S I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN RIDING IN THE RAIN THERE BECOMES WATER BECOMES TAPED IN THE FRONT CYLINDERS SPARK PLUG BOOT AREA AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RUN ON ONE CYLINDER. I SEE THE SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAN SURGE A LOT OF POWER WHEN THE CYLINDER IS INTERMITTENTLY FIRING. IF THE…
Complaint 10270258 · May 29, 2009 · 27,000 miles
THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2004 SUZUKI SV650S MOTORCYCLE, WITH APPROXIMATELY 21,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE PROBLEM IS A WIRING CONNECTION FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THE PLUG-IN STYLE CONNECTOR HAD ONE OF ITS PINS SHORT OUT AND MELT THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, CAUSING A…
Complaint 10229075 · May 28, 2008 · 21,000 miles

Own a 2004 SV650s?

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