2007 Suzuki VL1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
17,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 9 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 33.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 22.2% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Electrical System: 6; Steering: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Suspension: 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 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 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 (4). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2011: 7; 2012: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 10419925 · 2011-08-17 (August 17, 2011)
THE SAME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MODEL USED IN OUR C90S BIKES, IS SUBJECT TO RECALL WHEN INSTALLED IN OTHER SUZUKI MODELS, BUT NOT ON OUR C90S. WE ALL KNOW, THE C90 REGULATOR IS FAILURE PRONE, NOTABLY DUE TO ITS EXPOSURE TO EXTREME HEAT IN THE REAR GENERATOR COVER, BUT ALSO DUE TO ITS DESIGN. AS A RESULT IT CAN FAIL RESULTING IN SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE STATOR, AND STALLING OF THE BIKE ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE ARE THE EXACT SAME REASONS THE SAME REGULATOR HAS BEEN RECALLED IN VIRTUALLY EVERY OTHER MODEL IT IS USED IN. IN OTHER BIKE MODELS, THE REG…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10419925 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10424426 · 2011-09-09 (September 9, 2011)
BIKE WOULD NOT START AFTER A LONG RIDE. JUMP STARTED TO GET HOME. AFTER LOOKING IN TO THE REASON FOUND THAT THE STATOR HAD SHORTED OUT AND BURNT UP.I WAS LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN A HALF AN HOUR EARLIER AS I WAS RIDING AT 50 MPH AND LOSE ALL POWER. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH A GREAT MANY SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE OWNERS. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM ON BIKES THIS OLD. SUZUKI HAS A RECALL OF THE FAILED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THE C90 WHICH USES THE SAME ONES AS THOSE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424426 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11515235 · 2023-04-03 (April 3, 2023)
Motorcycle has brand new battery. Sudden loss of power, engine sputtering, gauges moving sporadically like they were loosing power. Engine backfiring. vehicle would die. be able to be restarted. Known issue with this vehicle. part reported is to be a faulty stator. manufacturer recalled earlier and later year vehicles that use this same part, but did not recall this specific model for recall warranty service. Known faulty part not being covered by manufacturer warranty. Due to this issue the bike lost all power/regained full power intermittentl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11515235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10420836 · 2011-08-21 (August 21, 2011)
RE: INFERIOR STEERING HEAD BEARING ISSUE. FOR: MOTORCYCLE SUZUKI BOULEVARD C90T (VL1500T) WTF, AT 35 MPH HANDLE BAR CONSISTENTLY SHAKES VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. FAILURE OF OEM BALL BEARINGS ARE JUNK AND CAUSES THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION. NEEDS NEW TIMKEN TAPERED ROLLER BEARINGS TO CURE THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION. THIS IS MAJOR COST TO ME TO REPAIR AND REMOVE FRONT END FOR INFERIOR CHEAP BEARINGS. THE OEM BEARINGS SUCK, AND TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS WITH SAME JUNK IS RIDICULOUS. WARRANTY IS VOIDED IF ANY OTHER BEARING IS USED, THIS IS BS. *TR…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10420836 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10443722 · 2012-01-13 (January 13, 2012)
FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES VIOLENTLY ABOVE 25 MPH. ONLY HAVE ABOUT 8,000 MILES. BIKE IS LESS THAN ONE YEAR OLD. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT IT IS THE FAULTY STEERING HEAD BEARINGS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10443722 at NHTSA ↗