1997 Suzuki TL1000svProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000sv, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 27, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Suzuki TL1000sv has problems

7 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
Fuel system, gasoline40
Equipment10
Steering10
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

1997 Suzuki TL1000sv 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.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 97V-093 · Jun 11, 1997 · 2,935 vehicles

Risk. THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1997 vs. every other TL1000sv 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 TL1000sv median. How we score

'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1997 TL1000sv?

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