MYRModel Year Report

1999 Suzuki VL1500

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1999 Suzuki VL1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:10.546Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 1999 1 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 13 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 1 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 13 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 1 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 13 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008

1999: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19982
19991
20001
20013
20021
20031
20046
200513
20060
20079
20085

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Suzuki VL1500 motorcycle. Whenever the contact would ride the vehicle at any speed, he noticed that gasoline would pour down the side of his leg. He noticed that the fuel pump malfunctioned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-01

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2005-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-02-01 Fuel leak
  2. R
    2006-02-03Fuel system, gasoline06V025000 On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. This can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. Any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. If a tank is found to have a…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Suzuki VL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V025000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Suzuki VL1500 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 1999 Suzuki VL1500?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Suzuki VL1500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.