MYRModel Year Report

1999 Suzuki Intruder

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1999 Suzuki Intruder
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:53:48.210Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Intruder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 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 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 14 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1999: 14 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19911
19921
19932
19944
19955
19967
19973
199813
199914
200018
200114
200214

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.

FIRE
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. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20031021

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, 20030731

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20000307

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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