no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE, PRESENTING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
2006 Suzuki VZR1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800 has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Power train
7Service brakes, hydraulic
4Fuel system, gasoline
4Structure
2Suspension
1Fuel system, other
1Wheels
1Vehicle speed control
1Service brakes, electric
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 29 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Suzuki VZR1800 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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
9kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
26under 30k miles26under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other VZR1800 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 VZR1800 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Suzuki VZR1800, and the recalls they led to.
- MOTORCYCLE SIDESTAND ROLL-OFFNo recall
In owners' words
What VZR1800 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 2006 M109R WITH THE INFAMOUS 2ND GEAR SLIPPING OUT IN TO NEUTRAL ISSUE. THE BIKE HAS 12,000 MILES BUT THE SYMPTOMS STARTED AS EARLY AS 7,000 MILES. I HAVE THE BIKE IN THE SHOP WITH A $3600 BILL FOR FIXING THE TRANSMISSION. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE WITH ANY OTHER…
THE 2006 VZR1800 SUZUKI MADE, AS WELL AS MODELS UP THOUGH 2010 HAVE SHIFTING FORKS IN THE TRANSMISSION THAT ARE TOO SOFT, THEY BEND AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SENT BACK INTO NEUTRAL. UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE RIDERS DO NOT HAVE THE FINANCIAL MEANS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, >$3000+S&H [MYSELF…
THE BIKE HAS A ROUTINE SLIP IN 2ND GEAR ONLY ABOVE 20 MPH AT A DEAD STOP. IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, AS THE SLIP COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR RIDER INJURY. THE SLIPPING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR IS WORSE WHEN THERE'S A PASSENGER AND/OR HEAVIER…
Own a 2006 VZR1800?
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