2008 Suzuki BOULEVARD M109R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
4,575 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 22 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 27.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
Power Train: 11; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 19 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 19; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (19). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2008: 5; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10399147 · 2011-05-04 (May 4, 2011)
M109R 2ND GEAR FAILURE. I PURCHASED THE BIKE NEW IN 2008 AND IT HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH SECOND GEAR. I HAD A RECENT MINOR ACCIDENT DURING A MOTORCYCLE TRAINING COURSE FOR DOD. THE BIKE FREQUENTLY FAILS TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10399147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10426324 · 2011-09-19 (September 19, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD MOTORCYCLE M109R. THE CONTACT STATED THE MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH FAILED WHILE DOWN-SHIFTING TO INCREASE THE SPEED OVER 65 MPH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE IN THE CLUTCH HUB. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,700.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10426324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10491545 · 2013-01-06 (January 6, 2013)
THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY HARD TO SHIFT INTO 2ND THE GEAR CAUSING MISSED SHIFTS SOMETIMES THAT COULD CAUSE STALLING. SOMETIMES IT WILL JUMP ON THE ENGAGEMENT DOGS IN AND JUMP OR SLIP AS THOUGH HITTING A PATCH OF ICE OR OIL GIVING A FEELING OF INSECURITY. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. WILL DO NOTHING TO REPAIR OR FIX THE PROBLEMS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,145 miles reported. Look up ODI 10491545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10469196 · 2012-08-04 (August 4, 2012)
MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCES EXTREME CLUTCH SHUDDER AT LOW SPEEDS AND TAKE OFF. IN AUGUST 2011, I WAS AT AN INTERSECTION MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE CUT OFF DUE TO CLUTCH SHUDDER IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR CAUSING THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO APPLY BRAKES AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE SECOND INCIDENT WAS AT LOW SPEED WHEN CHANGING GEAR FROM FIRST TO SECOND AND CAUSING THE EXTREME VIBRATION TO THE POINT THAT THE MOTORCYCLE FELL TO THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IN THE RAIN ALMOST CAUSING COLLISION WITH THE MOVING VEHICLE APPROAC…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10469196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10763617 · 2015-09-14 (September 14, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10763617 at NHTSA ↗