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Suzuki Vl800 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Suzuki Vl800 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
2006, 2005
Best Years
2007, 2004, 2003, 2001
2010
0 complaints1 recalls
2009
4 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
2008
3 complaints1 recalls
2007Best Year
2 complaints0 recalls
2006Avoid
8 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
2005Avoid
12 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
2004Best Year
3 complaints0 recalls
2003Best Year
3 complaints0 recalls
2001Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Suzuki Vl800 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2006, 2005 Suzuki Vl800 are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Suzuki Vl800, consider the 2007, 2004, 2003, 2001 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

9 model years analyzed