AI Damage1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 5 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 20% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 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.
Recently this improved gasket failed, resulting in fuel leaking to the extent that a puddle was evident. As of this time, suzuki has failed to provide delivery of a replacement gasket.
Warranty calls for 6 year replacement. Dunlop claims 4 but they said the tires were sold to the manufacturer (suzuki)earlier. (dot number: 7446-7466 tiresize: 130 /90-16)
Savage, ls650; front disc brake design malfunctioned, causing front brakes to lock up which may result in a crash. Also, rear brake drums were manufactured out of alignment, causing the cable which goes to the rear to break, and vehicle had no rear brakes. Please provide further information.
In addition, electronic control module fails, causing vehicle to stall/stumble. Also water pump leak/oil leak.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Suzuki Motorcycle has 10 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (20%), oil leak or consumption (20%), stalls while driving (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?
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 Suzuki Motorcycle 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
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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.