Is the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800 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 2007 Suzuki VZR1800?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2007 Suzuki VZR1800

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2007 Suzuki VZR1800
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Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 85
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2007: 85 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	47
2007	85
2008	10
2009	1
2010	0
2011	1
2012	1
2013	0
2014	0
2015	0
2023	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

78% · 66 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission and driveline.

CRASHINJURY

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Was stopped at a red light. When light turned green I went to first gear then second. While trying to go to third it slipped out of gear and a car hit me from behind.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-17

Suzuki boulevard 2007, M109R. Shifting gears becomes very difficult over time and then as it increases the gears then pop out of drive and lose the ability to engage .

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-31

I got on the highway going to [XXX] on [XXX]. When I merged into traffic I almost got hit from behind because the Suzuki M109R slipped out of second gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-15

Service brakes

21% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing engine and hoses/lines/piping/fittings.

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New vehicle (700 miles) leaking coolant from both the radiator cap and one of the cooling system connecting hoses.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-01

Vehicle speed control

6% · 5 reports

Engine

2% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2007-04-06Fuel system, gasoline07V148000 On certain motorcycles, the fuel hose that connects the two metal fuel delivery pipes mounted on the throttle body may have been clamped at a location on the pipes that is not completely round…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2007. Owners may contact Suzuki at 714-572-1490.

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2015-07-21Seats15E053000 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Suzuki VZR1800 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Power train: 66 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 07V148000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15E053000 · Seats

FAQ

Is the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800 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 2007 Suzuki VZR1800?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Suzuki VZR1800 have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

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