AutoDefect IQ

2005 Suzuki Vl1500t problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

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Complaints
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Recalls
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Service bulletins
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Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2022-06-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,560 mi

“the contact owns a 2005 suzuki vl1500t motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, a fuel odor was detected. the motorcycle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,560.…”

2011-08-18 · Electrical System · 31,000 mi

“stator failed at 70-75mph in interstate traffic with no warning!! just heard a loud pop! and then no power at all! no power to the bike what so ever. happened again after replacing stator. 500 miles later! again no warning, just a loud pop and no power whatsoever. only this time i was on a back road. there is no way this isn't a safety issue! the r…”

2011-08-17 · Electrical System · 13,880 mi

“i have a 2005 suzuki vl1500t and i have had to have the stator replace on my bike after it only has 13,880 miles. in 2010 while riding my bike it went dead and i had to coast my way to the side of the road during traffic. after replacing my battery the bike worked perfectly. then a few months later i road my bike to work and went to lunch around 1p…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.