AI Damage2004 Suzuki Burgman 650: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and electronic stability control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electronic stability control 25% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 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.
While driving 80 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times before having the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the boat primary shaft became loose, which was not the first time this occurred. The vehicle has not yet been repaired.
While riding approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for repair. He stated that the brake pads were extensively worn and the failure was related to the caliper.
About 6 months ago, at around 5,000 miles, the vehicle began exhibiting a "rattling" noise coming from the engine/transmission area during idle. The sound would disappear only after some load was placed on the engine. Since it was not that unusual, I decided to change the oil at the next available opportunity.
While driving 70 mph or higher motorcycle became unstable and wobbled from side to side. Dealer balanced by the wheels, but the problem recurred.
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 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Burgman 650 has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, electronic stability control, service brakes. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (50%), stalls while driving (50%), loss of power / limp mode (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650?
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 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650 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 2004 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 2026-11-06.