AI Damage2009 Suzuki Burgman 650: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Suzuki Burgman 650 filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and latches, locks, linkages. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 83% of all complaints
- 2 Latches, locks, linkages 17% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 17% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (83% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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 various speeds, the engine stalled and the electrical light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rectifier regulator failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently before stalling. The contact towed the vehicle to a mechanic shop. The cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure most likely was not electrical and provided no further assistance.
Traveling at 60 mph, I started to feel a loss of power, then the engine began to miss out and without any other notice, the engine died. There is no clutch on a scooter so the bike starts to stop fairly quick, and with no where to go to get out of the road except the ditch. Traffic came up behind me quickly.
The design and manufacture of the part # 92161-10g00-y06, lid, maint, gray, is such that the part is of in adequate thickness and has inadequate fastener tension. If the thin tab at the right edge is broken then the lid for the fuse area will fly off the bike at 50-55 miles per hour.
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 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Burgman 650 has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki Burgman 650?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, latches, locks, linkages, structure. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (33%), loss of power / limp mode (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 models
Read also
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.