AI Damage2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 64% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 9% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (64% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I started to experience what the other owners of the suzuki boulevard m109r's are calling clutch shudder. The symptom is when one is stopped and beginning to accelerate. The clutch does not engage right away. Feels like it is stuck so it barely gets a gold of the plates causing one of two things to happen. 1.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki boulevard m50 motorcycle (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the drive shaft failed intermittently and without warning. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
The contact stated that smoke emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the voltage regulator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 8,637.
I ride a 2009 suzuki boulevard m109r, I bought the motorcycle brand new from chicago cycle in illinois, in 2009, I noticed every once in a while that while I was riding, and the transmission was supposed to be in the second gear, it would end up in neutral, I brought this to the attention of the service department at…
The contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle began to jerk and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was awaiting the diagnostic results. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.
The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the control unit was burned out. This failure caused the battery, headlight and rear tail lights to burn out because of the surge in the system. The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl contact owns a 2009 suzuki boulevard 350pk9 motorcycle. While driving approximately 20 mph, he noticed a strong, overpowering gasoline odor. The contact found that the fuel cap was loose. The dealer was advised by the manufacturer that the fuel cap was not defective and was designed that way.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Boulevard M109R has 26 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (18%), stalls while driving (18%), headlights and tail lights (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Suzuki Boulevard M109R from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.