Suzuki INTRUDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 70 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 18 | 25.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 22.9% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.3% |
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:Manual Transmission | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 21; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 29 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 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: 29; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 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 (29). 36 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 |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
1995: 3; 1996: 3; 2000: 6; 2001: 6; 2002: 7; 2003: 18; 2004: 20; 2005: 2; 2006: 2; 2014: 3
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 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 10011061 · 2003-03-26 (March 26, 2003)
MY 1987 SUZUKI 1400 INTRUDER HAS RECENTLY SPRUNG A LEAK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE WELD SEAM. NOT ONLY IS IT DAMAGING TO THE FRONT PART OF MY SEAT, BUT, MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT IS LEAKING GAS DOWN ON MY ENGINE, WHICH IS "VERY" HAZARDOUS! *JB I HAVE CONTACTED SUZUKI, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER MY 1987 MOTORCYCLE, ALTHOUGH IT IS A WELD SEAM DEFECT, BUT WILL SELL ME A NEW GAS TANK FOR $447.15. THERE HAVE BEEN NO FATALITIES, FAILURES, INJURIES, FIRES, CRASHES, NOR DAMAGES OR REPORTS TO THE POLICE YET! PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS PROBL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 500792 · 1996-01-20 (January 20, 1996)
GAS TANK RUSTED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 500792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025213 · 2003-07-01 (July 1, 2003)
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 4TH GEAR UNDER STRONG ACCELERATION.T SEEMS THAT THERE IS A FALSE NEUTRAL BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH GEAR.THIS IS EXTREMLY DANGEROUS WHILE ACCELERATING AND TRYING TO PASS A VEHICLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030520 · 2003-07-31 (July 31, 2003)
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE BIKE WILL NOT STAY IN 4TH GEAR UNDER LOAD. IT POPS OUT LEAVING THE TRANSMISSION BETWEEN 3 & 4TH. THIS COULD BE A MAJOR A SAFETY ISSUE IF IT EVER DOES IT WHILE I'M PASSING VEHICLES. THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING SINCE THE BIKE WAS FIRST PURCHASED. *PH
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 959109 · 1995-01-23 (January 23, 1995)
REAR BRAKE OVERHEATES AND WEARS OUT AT 4000 MILES. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 959109 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 764404 · 2002-07-18 (July 18, 2002)
THE REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 4000. THE FIRST TIME IT RUINED THE ROTOR , NO WARNING , SOUND OR OTHERWISE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. AFTER SEVERAL LONG DISTANCE CALLS TO AMERICAN SUZUKI, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFICE AND DEALER THEY WERE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO ME. BUT I STILL NEED TO REPLACE THE EVERY 4000 MILES OR RISK LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEEL AGAIN. THEY WEAR OUT EVEN THOUGHT I GENERALLY USE THE FRONT BRAKE FOR PRIMARY STOPPING. THE CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING REAL BADLY AT 9000 MILE, SO I HAD DEALER REPLACE , AT MY EXPENSE , SINCE I WAS TOLD …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 764404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061224 · 2004-03-03 (March 3, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERED WHEN THE HANDLE BARS WERE TURNED SHARPLY TOP LEFT. ONCE THAT HAPPENED, THE MOTORCYCLE LOST POWER/STALLED OR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10061224 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8009175 · 2002-05-03 (May 3, 2002)
WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER HAVING BEEN AT A COMPLETE STOP MOTORCYCLE HESITATES TO GO OR STALLS OUT COMPLETELY, MAKING IT DIFFCUILT FOR DRIVER TO CONTROL VEHICLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009175 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 1; 1995: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0