MYRModel Year Report

2000 Suzuki Intruder

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2000 Suzuki Intruder
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:38:33.386Z

Only 18 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 18 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, 2000 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
2000: 18 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19871
19911
19921
19932
19944
19955
19967
19973
199813
199914
200018
200114
200214

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

10 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE RIDING MY 2000 SUZUKI VL 1500 LC MOTORCYCLE, IT HAS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR INTO A "FALSE" NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN BOTH 4TH AND 5TH GEAR. USUALLY UNDER A LOAD, LIKE PULLING UP A HILL OR WITH A PASSENGER OR BOTH. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030620

PURCHASED 2000 SUZUKI INTRUDER VL1500 IN MAY 2002 WITH 7000 MILES ON BIKE. PROBLEM BEGAN TO SHOW UP ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030619

PURCHASED BIKE IN MAY 2002 AND PROBLEM WAS HAPPENING AT THAT TIME AS WELL AS SINCE THEN. AFTER SHIFTING INTO 4TH (AND SOMETIMES 5TH) GEAR, TRANSMISSION WILL "POP" OUT OF GEAR INTO A "PHANTOM NEUTRAL" CONDITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030619

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 18 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and storage.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 18 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

GAS TANK LEAKS. UNDERNEATH THE GAS TANK. VERY DANGEROUS! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20141208

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 Suzuki Intruder?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 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.