1998 Suzuki Intruder

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1998 Suzuki Intruder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:37.355Z

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.

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 13 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 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 13 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 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 13 1999: 14 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2001 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-01

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-24

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, 2005-03-21

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-30

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.

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