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2003 Suzuki VL1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Suzuki VL1500, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Suzuki VL1500 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

2003 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

2003 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 2003 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 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

12003 SUZUKI 1500 : CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A BAD SHAKING VIBRATION IN THE HANDLE BARS WHEN DECELERATING FROM 40 TO 25 MPH.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR SLOWING DOWN AND USING THE TURN SIGNAL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT TAKE HIS HANDS OFF OF THE HANDLE BARS TO SIGNAL A TURN…
Complaint 10121547 · May 13, 2005

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