2002 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
2002: 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
5 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
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The hydraulic clutch malfunctioned when the bike became hot. The owner took the bike to the dealer who said "What the vehicle experienced was normal". However, when the bike heated up, the gears became stuck and the clutch did not disengage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-24
The hydraulic clutch malfunctioned when the bike became hot. The owner took the bike to the dealer who said "What the vehicle experienced was normal". However, when the bike heated up, the gears became stuck and the clutch did not disengage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-24
Fuel system, gasoline
4 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Service brakes
2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.
Show complaint excerpts
Stator and rectifyer went on ny 2002 Suzuki 1500 Intruder. I am reading that this is a huge problem for this model. It caused me to lose power while driving. This is in need of a recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-15
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 14 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Suzuki Intruder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Suzuki Intruder?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 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.