MYRModel Year Report

1996 Suzuki Intruder

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1996 Suzuki Intruder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:07.871Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 7 complaints 1996 7 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2002

1996: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19911
19921
19932
19944
19955
19967
19973
199813
199914
200018
200114
200214

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Power train

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing axle shaft and axle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

On highway about 70MPH when motorcycle started to vibrate. The wheels spinned freely on rack. Bearings wore down. Needed replacing. Wheel was very loose. Dealer took cycle back & said it was tightened & then released it.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-13

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel petcock leaks gas.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-18

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

After the motorcycle is parked for a couple of hours, with the fuel switch in any position, the fuel leaks onto the ignition switch. The motorcycle is being repaired by the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-18

Suspension

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-07-26 Motorcycle fuel leak

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Suzuki Intruder reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Suzuki Intruder?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Suzuki Intruder have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.