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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.
2007 Suzuki VZR1800Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 2007 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 June 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800 has problems
85 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
60Power train2 crash/fire/injury
18Service brakes, hydraulic
8Engine and engine cooling
5Vehicle speed control
2Engine
1Fuel system, other
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 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?
5kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 54 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
51under 30k miles54under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 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
In owners' words
What VZR1800 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I got on the highway going to [XXX] on [XXX]. When I merged into traffic I almost got hit from behind because the Suzuki M109R slipped out of second gear. Fortunately the driver of the dump truck behind me noticed that I was not speeding up and he slammed on the brakes saving my life. INFORMATION…
During acceleration after shifting into 2nd gear the transmission slips out and then back in sometimes causing the rear wheel to spin.
WHEN YOU SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR AND ACCELERATE HARD IT FEELS LIKE IT SKIPS AND SHUTTER HARD INTERMITTENTLY. IT DOESNT DO IT EVERYTIME. SCARY FEELING. I USUALLY SHIFT INTO 1ST INTO 3RD WITHOUT ACCELERATING IN SECOND IF POSSIBLE. I CANT BELIEVE SUZUKI BEING A PROMINENT BIKE COMPANY HAS NOT CORRECTED…
Own a 2007 VZR1800?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.