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2006 Suzuki VL800Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki VL800, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints72 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Suzuki VL800 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, gasoline31
Electrical system20
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2006 Suzuki VL800 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.

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Ignition: switch

Recall 05V-566 · Dec 21, 2005 · 23,839 vehicles

Risk. CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT.

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

2006 vs. every other VL800 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 VL800 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What VL800 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE…
Complaint 10237403 · Aug 7, 2008 · 6,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED…
Complaint 10226066 · Apr 29, 2008 · 3,200 miles
UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION - SUZUKI 2006 C50 MOTORCYCLE DRIVING NEW MOTORCYCLE AND APPROACHING ROAD CLOSURE BARRIER, RIDER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION BRAKED AND DROPPED CYCLE ON LEFT SIDE SLIDING INTO AND UNDER BARRIER. *NM
Complaint 10171257 · Oct 18, 2006 · 16 miles

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