2005 Suzuki Sv1000s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Engine (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2018-12-31 · Engine · 25,000 mi“magnets in stator keep separating in very hot conditions causing a situation where the motorcycle could suddenly shut off and/or unable to power back on at stand still / idle…”
2014-02-16 · Electrical System · 11,400 mi“the charging system on this motorcycle has no warning when it quits working. since it is a fuel injected vehicle, with constantly on headlights it will run down a perfectly good battery when the charging system fails. *tr the charging system has a latent defect in the rotor. the magnets are attached with an adhesive. the amount of adhesive is min…”
2013-10-08 · Power Train · 40,000 mi“the magnets on the flywheel came off and shattered causing the motorcycle to die. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.