2001 Suzuki Volusia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Fuel System, Other 2004-09-15 · 25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel system evaporative emissions canister replacement. suzuki. 2001-2004 volusia and 1999 - 2004 intruder. *tt
What owners report
2012-08-30 · Suspension · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki volusia motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving and shifting into gear, the back of the vehicle would shake. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the swing arm and the driver shift tube were fractured. as a result both needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. th…”
2002-01-07 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“motorcycle hesitates/ sputters, and shakes very badly, it feels like its going to cut off. consumer feels may lose control of motorcycle. took to dealer, and they felt motorcycle was not being warmed up properly. please provide any further information.*ak…”
2001-10-01 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar“motorcycle backfires severely, dealer assured consumer this could be taken care of by a carburetor adjustment, consumer was also told that in some cases this can not be fixed, dealer was trying to remedy problem by installing a par valve, however the part has been ordered, consumer has paid shipping charges, and consumer has not heard from the deal…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.