2007 Suzuki BOULEVARD M109R: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
8,915 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 44 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 45 complaints (57.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 18 | 40.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.4% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 4.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 26 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Power Train: 26; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 11; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Engine: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Driveline: 2; Electrical System: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 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 | 40 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 40; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (40). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2010: 2; 2011: 15; 2012: 13; 2013: 5; 2014: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 18 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10353350 · 2010-09-01 (September 1, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI M109R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE WAS IN SECOND GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD "POP OUT OF GEAR". HE STATED THAT IT WOULD SHIFT FROM SECOND GEAR FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND THEN SHIFT BACK INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,100. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,700.
Owner-reported narrative. 14,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10369528 · 2010-12-07 (December 7, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109 R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT ABNORMALLY HARD FROM FIRST TO SECOND WITH A SIMILAR FEELING TO THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE FAILURE POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10369528 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398200 · 2011-04-29 (April 29, 2011)
2ND GEAR SLIPPED ON 2007 SUZUKI M109R. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ONCE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398200 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398215 · 2011-04-29 (April 29, 2011)
2007 SUZUKI M109R LE MOTORCYCLE 9300 MILES 2ND GEAR POPPING OUT OF GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING. GEAR ALSO SLIPS WHILE ACCELERATING. THIS IS DUE TO A BENT SHIFT FORK WHICH IS DAMAGING THE GEAR. FAULTY MANUFACTURING ON THE PART OF SUZUKI. LOCAL DEALER QUOTED AROUND $3000 TO REPAIR. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR EVEN DEATH. SUZUKI HAD SUPERSEDED THE FAULTY PART WITH A NEW PART NUMBER. THIS OCCURS EVERYTIME. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398215 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398233 · 2011-04-29 (April 29, 2011)
2007 2ND GEAR ISSUE.. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MANY OTHERS HAVE WITH MY 2007 SUZUKI BOULEVARD. THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION JUMPING OUT OF GEAR. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE TO ME AND MY MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED NEW OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. IT HAS LESS THAN 2500 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE THE DAY I BROUGHT IT HOME. I'VE READ THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES AND HAVE BEEN PUT OFF BY SUZUKI. IN MY OPINION A $13,000 MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NEVER HAVE ISSUES OF THIS NATURE. IT'S TIME THAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398233 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398236 · 2011-04-29 (April 29, 2011)
WHILE ACCELERATING AFTER MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON RED, MY MOTORCYCLE SLIPPED OUT OF SECOND GEAR AND I LOST ACCELERATION AT A VERY RAPID PACE. THIS NEARLY CAUSE ME TO BE REAR-ENDED BY A CAR TO MY REAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398714 · 2011-05-02 (May 2, 2011)
MY PERSONAL 2007 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R HAS EXPERIENCED 2ND GEAR FAILURE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A NUMBER OF TIMES WHEN ROLLING THROUGH A YIELD SIGN WHILE IN SECOND GEAR. THE BIKE WAS UNDER ACCELERATION AFTER THE CORNER AND IT LOST SECOND GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. AS THE BIKE REVS UP YOU ARE NO LONGER SAFELY ABLE TO SHIFT WITHOUT CAUSING MORE DAMAGE SO YOU TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND HOPE NO ONE IS COMING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE DEALER HAS IN FACT BEEN CONTACTED ALONG WITH SUZUKI AND THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS THE SAME... THERE ARE …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,585 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398843 · 2011-05-03 (May 3, 2011)
I BOUGHT A 07 SUZUKI BOULEVARD LAST SUMMER I AM HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION COMING OUT OF 2ND GEAR AND GOING INTO NEUTRAL THIS HAPPENED TO ME TURNING LEFT INTO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL MOMENTUM ALMOST GETTING T-BONED WITH ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND EXPECTING A BABY SOON I CAN'T AFFORD TO BE KILLED FROM A COMPANY NOT WANTING TO FIX A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10398843 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.