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Suzuki Vs800gl — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Suzuki Vs800gl model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
17
Years to Avoid
1996, 1995
Best Years
2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990

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 Vs800gl Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1996, 1995 Suzuki Vs800gl 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 Vs800gl, consider the 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

17 model years analyzed