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1998 Suzuki VL1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Suzuki VL1500, most often about the fuel system, other. 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 mileage24kFuel system, other, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Suzuki VL1500 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
Fuel system, other10
Power train10

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

1 recall

1998 Suzuki VL1500 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

1998 vs. every other VL1500 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 VL1500 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 Suzuki VL1500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL LEAKPE05031 · closed Feb 1, 2006
    Led to recall 06V-025
In owners' words

What VL1500 owners report

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

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V025000, ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Complaint 10149829 · Feb 8, 2006 · 24,000 miles

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