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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
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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 DT *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20021104
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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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, 20031221
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1998 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.