2001 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
2001: 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.
Power train
6 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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Transmission comes out of 4TH gear when under load, either passing another car or going over a hill. Problem compounded with a passenger. Poses hazard when passing cars to suddenly find yourself in neutral.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-22
There is a grinding noise and motorcycle will skip gears when shifting.contacted dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-11
While shifting to go to 4TH gear motorcycle engine stopped running without warning. This happened twice. Dealer reset idle and mixture, and serviced motorcycle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-28
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Fuel system, gasoline
4 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Stress fracture in fuel tank near right front flange on top of tank.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-14
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Wheels
1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Intruder 1500 motorcycle. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the front tire valve stem fractured. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the valve stem needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-10
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 14 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Backfiring, pair valve failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Suzuki Intruder?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.