MYRModel Year Report

1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle

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1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:00:13.662Z

Only 5 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 5 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 Suzuki Motorcycle Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 16 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2003: 24 complaints 2003
1997: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19956
19965
19975
19984
19996
200016
20014
200224
200324

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

2 of 5 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and front.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 5 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V133000. VEHICLE REPAIR WAS IMPLEMENTED UPON YOUR RECALL IN 1998. NO EVIDENCE OF GASKET FAILURE EXISTED AT THAT TIME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

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CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SLIPS. IN ADDITION, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STUMBLE. ALSO WATER PUMP LEAK/OIL LEAK. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970904

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19980519 — PE (closed 19980623)

FUEL TANK LEAK

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle 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 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle 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.