1999 Suzuki Intruder
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
5 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
1999 Suzuki vl-1500LC. Has had shifting issues since it was purchased with false neutral between 4TH adn 5TH gears. July 23, 2003 the main transmission drive shaft failed/broke while driving down i-90 leaving seattle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-21
Transmission failure. The bike will not stay in 4TH gear under load. It pops out leaving the transmission between 3 & 4TH. This could be a major a safety issue if it ever does it while I'm passing vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-31
Vehicle speed control
1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
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While idling, rear brake line caught on fire. Manufacturer warranty rep claimed that it is normal for this bike to overheat if left idling too long. This incident happened after idling for 15 minutes in 30 degree weather.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-03-07
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Suspension
1 of 14 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 14 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Suzuki Intruder?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.