1997 Suzuki TL1000swProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000sw, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Suzuki TL1000sw 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
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1997 Suzuki TL1000sw 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

1997 vs. every other TL1000sw 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 TL1000sw median. How we score

'97'98'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TL1000sw owners report

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

I WAS RIDING THROUGH THE RURAL COUNTRYSIDE NEAR WHERE I LIVE (KEARNEY,MO.) ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. (7/25/1999). I WAS RIDING ALONG ON MY 1997 SUZUKI TL-1000S WHEN I RODE OVER A RISE IN THE ROAD AND HIT A POTHOLE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A TIRE, I JUST CONCENTRATED ON GETTING THE BIKE STOPPED.…
Complaint 711300 · Apr 7, 2000

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