1998 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1998: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 24 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
Tire is worn down center to cord. Wear bars are ok. Four others reported at this website http://www.maximum-Suzuki.com/ibf/index.php?s=7149B9F9D55411FFCB14054168385952&act=st&f=16&t=10738&st=0&#ENTRY52334…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-04
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
The tranmission on my Suzuki motorcylce jumps put off 4TH gear. This is a very common problem with the 1500 lc series. This is afactory defect adn the following web page explains why. Http://24.116.28.74/~4THGEAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 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 1998 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle 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.