AI Damage1997 Suzuki Intruder: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Suzuki Intruder filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Fuel tank has developed a hole from the inside out, at the left corner by the seat. I called two motorcycle repair shops, and both people I spoke with knew where the hole was, and what model I have just by telling them there was a hole.
Intruder 800, left rear corner of fueltank is rusted through, area covers about 4 inches. Suzuki refuses to do anything about that. The vehicle developed a hole in gas tank just after 18 months of purchase.
Front tire on motorcycle fell into groves on highway while riding. Owner is very conerned for safety. Please provide further details.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Intruder has 8 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Intruder?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, tires. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Suzuki Intruder?
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 1997 Suzuki Intruder 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 1997 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 2026-11-05.