The Lemon Index

Motorcycles · Suzuki · Cruiser

Suzuki Boulevard.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2005 to 2023 models.

Suzuki Boulevard

Photos: Chris Woodrich (Wikimedia Commons)

389owner complaints
2recalls
5%involved a crash, fire or injury
6,000typical miles at complaint

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

transmission & drivetrain58%
electrical15%
brakes10%
engine8%
fuel system8%

Recalls 2

  • Seats 2015

    Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware k…

  • Fuel System, Gasoline 2007

    ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE TWO METAL FUEL DELIVERY PIPES MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE BODY MAY HAVE BEEN CLAMPED AT A LOCATION ON THE PIPES THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY ROUND, WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL LEA…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

200535
2006114
2007156
200845
200921
20119
20122
20132
20142
20151
20181
20231

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: VZR1800, BOULEVARD M109R, VL1500, VL800, C50 (BOULEVARD). Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

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