2001 Suzuki Vl1500
The Verdict
The 2001 Suzuki Vl1500 has 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issue is engine (3 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Suzuki Vl1500, consider the 2000 model year which has 66% fewer complaints.
Safe Bet
The 2000 has 66% fewer complaints
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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.
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Under the Hood
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. HOWEVER, THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V025000 ON THE MOTORCYCLE REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V025000 ON THE MOTORCYCLE REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE UNTIL THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
SAFETY RECALL BY AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION; I RECEIVED A NOTICE TO HAVE MY VL1500 INTRUDER INSPECTED AT A DEALER FOR A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK IN THE GAS TANK ON THIS MODEL, I INQUIRED AT A DEALER WHO WAS THE CLOSEST ONE [50 MILES] IN BARTLESVILLE OK. THEY WOULD NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME AND SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THE BIKE FOR A WEEK. THIS WAS TOTALLY OUT OF REASON . THE FIX IS TO HAVE TAKEN ONLY 2 HOURS MAX. I CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL HAD TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT AS YOU SEE IT APPEARS TO ME THAT NOBODY SEEMS TO CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE ANY REASONABLE ARRANGEMENT. ITS UP TO THE CUSTOMER TO DEAL WITH THEIR PROBLEM AS USUAL. I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH SUZUKI'S MAIN OFFICE TODAY 4/17/2006 AT 4:15 PM CST AND RECEIVED NO RESULTS OR CLEAR DIRECTION OTHER THEN BACK TO THE DUMB DEALER AT BARTLESVILLE. OK. I THINK THE MANUFACTURES NEED A WAKE-UP CALL. NO MORE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES FOR ME. I HAVE 4 BIKES AND THANK GOD ONLY ONE IS A SUZUKI. *JB