AI Damage2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 24
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 38% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 13% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 4% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 4% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (38% of all).
- Powertrain: 9 complaints (38% of all).
- Fuel system: 3 complaints (13% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (8% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (4% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 24 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 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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 have a 2002 suzuki intruder 1500,motorcycle, I recently smelled gas coming from the bike, I then discovered a crack in the fuel tank itself,I am on a 1500 intruder forum and there are aprox.
At 4000 miles on my 2002 suzuki dr650se motorcycle, the cylinder base gasket is leaking oil over the engine and rear of the bike including the rear tire. This could cause the bike to crash if sufficient oil is deposited on the rear tire.
Please! Help me with information. This is not a car but I use it for transportation. Had a slight wobble in front wheel when new. Barely there, could only detect at around 45mph without holding grips. Less than one year cupped tread, new tire made worse to point dealer said unsafe.
When consumer started the vehicle exhaust system leaked oil. Consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem.
The headlight assembly collects a fine black dust that, over time, builds up on the lens covers to the point that the low and high beam lights no longer provide safe and adequate light to ride by.
Poor front lighting which deteriorates over time and miles on 2002 suzuki gsf1200s (bandit).
Motorcycle transmission slips out of gear: make: suzuki model: intruder lc1500 year: 2002 the motorcycle will slip out of 4th gear and go to neutral without cause or warning. Very dangerous situation, especially when driving on the interstate highways with close traffice behind you.
Vehicle exhibits extreme noise and vibration from clutch area. Visual inspection shows clucth basket assembly to be extremely sloppy in fit. Other owners (reference: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vstrom2/database?method=reportrows&tbl=4) report clutch basket replacement under warranty resolves similar…
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 7,585 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Suzuki Motorcycle has 10 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 24, above average.
What to check before buying
- 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.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, fuel system. Total complaints: 24. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (29%), smoke, burning smell, fire (8%), stalls while driving (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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.