2009 Suzuki VZR1800
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 1 complaint
View as data table
| 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
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Bike currently has 1100 miles. Since day 1 shifting from first gear to second gear is hard and the transmission makes a hard and loud noise when engaging. Dealer said that this symptom will wear off in time with more miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-29
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Suzuki VZR1800 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15E053000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Suzuki VZR1800?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki VZR1800 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.