MYRModel Year Report

2009 Suzuki VL800

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2009 Suzuki VL800
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:09:35.345Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 4 2010: 0 complaints 2010
2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 4 2010: 0 complaints 2010
2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 3 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 4 2010: 0 complaints 2010

2009: 4 complaints

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YearComplaints
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20043
20059
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20072
20083
20094
20100

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 4 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Coming around a corner up a hill I applied throttle to go up hill. A large clunk occurred and I lost all forward ability. Not having power I barely made it to the side of the road almost getting hit. I swerved to avoid a car and went down.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-26

Making a downshift from 3RD to 2ND around a corner I applied throttle then a big clunk occurred and I lost power to my rear drive. I was able to make it to the side of the road, eluding traffic to move to the right lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-24

Vehicle speed control

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

2009 Suzuki VL800TK9. Consumer writes in regards to repair reimbursement and recall *tgw the consumer stated she returned the bike to the dealer, because the speedometer was off by 9 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-08

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2011-03-02Electrical system11V108000 Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 motorcycles manufactured from July 2007 through September 2009, equipped with regulator/rectifier assemblies, Suzuki part numbers…

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and Suzuki distributors will replace the regulator/rectifier with an improved part free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Suzuki VL800 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V108000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Suzuki VL800 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 2009 Suzuki VL800?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki VL800 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.