2000 Suzuki Vl1500
The Verdict
The 2000 Suzuki Vl1500 has 1 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issue is engine (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 1
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
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.
Risk
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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...
Reported Apr 11, 2026
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI VL1500 MOTORCYCLE. ON JANUARY 12, 2009, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE WARMING UP. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE NEAR THE FUEL TANK WAS THE PART THAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V025000 PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO THE REPAIRS, BUT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY CORRESPONDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,900.