2004 Suzuki VL1500
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
3 of 6 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing mounting and tank assembly.
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Suzuki has a recall on the intruder 1500 gas tanks. They have my bike now because the tank leaks. They won't give it back and there isn't a timeline when they will have replacement tanks.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-18
Vehicle speed control
1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
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Dt: the contact states when the hand accelerator was disengaged the handle bar moved from left to right. The motorcycle was seen by the dealer three times. The front tire were balanced again, and the torque on the steering was readjusted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-02
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.
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Consumer was riding on the back of a 2004 Suzuki intruder 4500 and her shoe heel melted as a result of the foot peg being mounted too close to the exhaust.*mr this happen within 20 miles of riding (2004 Suzuki VL150054 street motorcycle). *bf *n…
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-18
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Suzuki intruder vl 1500 K4 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle exhibited a popping noise as it stalled. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-27
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-02-01 Fuel leak
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Suzuki VL1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V025000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Suzuki VL1500?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 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.