2006 Suzuki VL800: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
1,814 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Ignition is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 7 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 28.6% |
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:Ignition | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
| Wheels:Hub | 1 |
Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1; Wheels:Hub: 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 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (7). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Ignition leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns 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 10142591 · 2005-11-14 (November 14, 2005)
2006 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE MODEL C50T FAILURE TO START, LEAVING RIDER DISABLED ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL FUSES WHERE CHECK ACCORDING T OWNERS MANUAL, SUZUKI FAILED TO PROVIDE DEALER WITH TECHNICAL. DEALER CANNOT RESOLVE START PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 46 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146254 · 2005-12-28 (December 28, 2005)
2006 SUZUKI VL800 MOTORCYCLES IGNITION FAILED TO START MOTORCYCLE. I CONTACTED SUZUKI OF NORTH AMERICA WITH NO SUCESS. THE MANUFATURER FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY HELP. MOTORCYCLE IGNITION SYSTEM UNRELIABLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,814 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171257 · 2006-10-18 (October 18, 2006)
UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION - SUZUKI 2006 C50 MOTORCYCLE DRIVING NEW MOTORCYCLE AND APPROACHING ROAD CLOSURE BARRIER, RIDER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION BRAKED AND DROPPED CYCLE ON LEFT SIDE SLIDING INTO AND UNDER BARRIER. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 16 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10182707 · 2007-02-15 (February 15, 2007)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006/SUZUKI/VL800. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD STRESS MARKS AND DEEP CRACKS IN THE WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB AREA. THE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE DEALER AGREED THAT THEY WERE EXCESSIVE, AND ALSO STATED THAT FUTURE DESIGN CHANGES WERE BEING MADE. THE REPRESENTATIVE SHOWED HER A MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN THAT DISPLAYED THE SAME STRESS MARKS AND CRACKS. THE REPRESENTATIVE LATER STATED THE DEEP CRACKS AND MARKS WERE SUPERFICIAL WHILE SPEAKING WITH A SUZUKI REPRESENTATIVE. THE SUZUKI MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER STATED THEY CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 588 miles reported. Look up ODI 10182707 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10205136 · 2007-10-06 (October 6, 2007)
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE 10-3-2007. ON SEPT. 29, 2007 I CONTACTED BRANDON WITH TWIN COUNTY MOTORSPORTS IN ROCKY MOUNT, NC CONCERNING THE REAR WHEEL HUB ON MY 2006 C-50 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT MOSTLY SPIDERWEBBED WITH ONE MORE OUTSTANDING THAN THE OTHERS. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CONTACT SUZKI AND TRY TO GET ME A NEW REAR WHEEL. I MIGHT ADD THAT THE BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT AT PRESENT. . I CALLED THEM ON TUESDAY OCT. 2ND SINCE I HAD NOT HEARD FROM THEM, BRANDON THE SALES MANAGER TOLD ME HE HA…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205136 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10226066 · 2008-04-29 (April 29, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF THERE FILLER NECK FAILED THE DAY AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE BIKE. GAS WASLEAING FROM THE FILLER CAP. UPDATED
Owner-reported narrative. 3,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10226066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10237403 · 2008-08-07 (August 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FUEL FILLER CAP WAS CRACKED AROUND THE EDGES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO FUEL VAPORS ESCAPING THE FUEL TANK. UPDATED 09/…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10237403 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V566000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Reported: 2005-12-21 (December 21, 2005)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence: CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACE THE LOCK SET INCLUDING THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
NHTSA campaign record ↗