MYRModel Year Report

2001 Suzuki VL1500

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2001 Suzuki VL1500
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Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 2002: 1 complaint 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 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 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 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 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

2001: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
19982
19991
20001
20013
20021
20031
20046
200513
20060
20079
20085

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 3 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and storage.

Show complaint excerpts

Dt*: the contact stated there were no previous problems with the fuel system. However, there is a NHTSA recall, #06V025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-19

Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank is leaking. There is a NHTSA recall, #06V025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-17

Safety recall by american Suzuki motor corporation; I received a notice to have my VL1500 Intruder inspected at a dealer for a possible fuel leak in the gas tank on this model, I inquired at a dealer who was the closest one [50 miles] in...

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-17

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

2001 Suzuki VL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Suzuki VL1500?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 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.