MYRModel Year Report

2008 Suzuki VL1500

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2008 Suzuki VL1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:38:08.490Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki VL1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 13 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008
2008: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19982
19991
20001
20013
20021
20031
20046
200513
20060
20079
20085

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

3 of 5 total reports mention: steering.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI C90T. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DECIDED TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE FAILURE RECURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120822

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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THE STATOR HAS FAILED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST 5000 MILES LEAVING MY STRANDED TWO TIMES AND THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER HAS FAILED TWICE THE THE CURRENT FAILURE RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDER THE SEAT!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20110916

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V108000 COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE REGULATOR / RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING SUZUKI PART NUMBERS ARE BEING RECALLED ON THE MOTORCYCLES MENTIONED: 32800-41F11,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20110819

ENGINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

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ENGINE FAILURE IN TRAFFIC DUE TO FAULTY STATOR/REGULATOR/RECTIFIER - BASED ON INTERNET FORUMS, THIS APPEARS TO BE SYSTEMIC FOR THIS MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE. POSES DANGER AS ENGINE FAILURE IN TRAFFIC COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120912

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V108000 COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR THE REGULATOR / RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING SUZUKI PART NUMBERS ARE BEING RECALLED ON THE MOTORCYCLES MENTIONED: 32800-41F11,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20110819

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Suzuki VL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Suzuki VL1500?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Suzuki VL1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.