1997 Suzuki TL1000sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000s, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Suzuki TL1000s has problems

11 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
Structure40
Engine and engine cooling30
Suspension30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Wheels10

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

0 recalls

1997 Suzuki TL1000s recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other TL1000s 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 TL1000s median. How we score

'97'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TL1000s owners report

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

THE FRAME THAT HOLD THE REAR SUSPENSION AND THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRAME CRACK. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Complaint 10001181 · Dec 18, 2002
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE IT STARTED VIBRATING. ALSO FRAME WAS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED ITS WAS COMMON FACTOR FOR THAT TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE.*AK
Complaint 895288 · Aug 28, 2001

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