MYRModel Year Report

1998 Suzuki Intruder

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1998 Suzuki Intruder
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:55.875Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Intruder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 14 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1998: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
19911
19921
19932
19944
19955
19967
19973
199813
199914
200018
200114
200214

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

8 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

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THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 4TH GEAR UNDER STRONG ACCELERATION.T SEEMS THAT THERE IS A FALSE NEUTRAL BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH GEAR.THIS IS EXTREMLY DANGEROUS WHILE ACCELERATING AND TRYING TO PASS A VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030701

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

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1998 SUZUKI 1500 INTRUDER LC BALL BEARINGS LOCKED THE ENGINE AT A SLOW SPEED. *KB *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060824

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 13 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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FUEL LEAKS ONTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK GAS TANL ROTTED ON THE BOTTOM OF TANK. MOTORCYCLE WAS ONLY SIX YEARS OLD AND GARAGE KEPT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050321

EQUIPMENT

1 of 13 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing lines and fittings.

FIRE
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THE PROPANE FULE LINE GOING TO T FURNANCE AND WATER DEVOLEPED A HOLE AND CAUSED THE FLAMES TO FULL THE COACH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010330

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Intruder?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Suzuki Intruder have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.