2007 Suzuki VZR1800: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
85 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
5,100 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 76 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 85 complaints (36.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 24 | 28.2% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.4% |
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 | 31 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 31; Power Train: 20; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 17; Power Train:Driveline: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 3; Engine: 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 | 73 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 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: 73; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 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 (73). 9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 4; 2008: 46; 2009: 8; 2010: 4; 2011: 9; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 24 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10186755 · 2007-04-02 (April 2, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 APRILIA SXV450 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF GEAR, THE CONTACT DOWN SHIFTED TO FOURTH GEAR, WHICH CAUSED THE BACK WHEEL TO LOCK. THE BACK WHEEL UNLOCKED, AND THEN LOCKED AGAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE A LACK OF OIL IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IF THE DEALER DENIED THE CLAIM TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192274 · 2007-06-01 (June 1, 2007)
NEW VEHICLE (700 MILES) LEAKING COOLANT FROM BOTH THE RADIATOR CAP AND ONE OF THE COOLING SYSTEM CONNECTING HOSES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203551 · 2007-09-20 (September 20, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800. AFTER RIDING 300 MILES AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND THE TIRES. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE OIL TANK MUST HAVE BEEN OVERFILLED. THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND IT CURRENTLY REMAINS UNREPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 699.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203551 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10205080 · 2007-10-05 (October 5, 2007)
WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT. I SMELLED COOLANT WHICH I ASSUME WAS COMING FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTINUED TO SMELL COOLANT WHENEVER I CAME TO A STOP. I ARRIVED HOME AND CHECKED FOR ANY VISIBLE LEAKS AND DID NOT FIND ANY. A WEEK LATER WHEN I WAS WASHING MY M109R I NOTICED COOLANT RESIDUE ON THE STARTER. I CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BIKE CHECK. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THEY HAVE A LOT OF M109RS COMING IN FOR COOLANT LEAKS. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10205080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217322 · 2008-02-07 (February 7, 2008)
CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT ISSUES WITH NEW SUZUKI M109R. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,920 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217493 · 2008-02-08 (February 8, 2008)
THE GEAR BOX IN MY BRAND NEW SUZUKI M109 WITH ONLY 4,000 MILES ON IT, FAILED. IT SHIFTED AUTOMATICALLY FROM 2ND TO NEUTRAL WHILE I WAS RIDING!! THE DEALER AND SUZUKI REFUSED TO REPAIR IT UNDER MY WARRANTY, WHICH IS FOR UNLIMITED MILES, UP TO A YEAR. I HAD THE 2007 BIKE FOR ONLY 6 MONTHS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219616 · 2008-02-28 (February 28, 2008)
I HAVE A BRAND NEW (SUZUKI M109) I TAKE CARE OF THIS BIKE LIKE A BABY ON TIME SERVICES, NO SPEEDING TRYING TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT BECAUSE ME AND MY LADY FELT IN LOVE WITH IT, AFTER 4 MONTHS OF USE AND SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE SHOP THE TRANSMISSION GOES, TAKE IT TO THE DEALER A WEEK LATER THEY TELL ME THAT THE 2ND GEAR FORK IS BENT AND THERE'S GOING TO BE A CHARGE OF $2,500 ON THE OWNER AND I SAID HOW CAN IT BE POSSIBLE WHEN IS A BRAND NEW BIKE THEY SAID THERE'S NO DEFECT ON THE PARTS THAT IT WAS THE OWNER MISHANDLING IT, I SAID NO WAY , NOT EVEN T…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219616 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222360 · 2008-03-26 (March 26, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZR1800. THE CLUTCH IS JUMPING OUT OF SECOND GEAR AND THE CONTACT HEARS CLUTCH CHATTER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL; HOWEVER, THE CLUTCH WAS READJUSTED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,465 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222360 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.
07V148000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Reported: 2007-04-04 (April 4, 2007)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE TWO METAL FUEL DELIVERY PIPES MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE BODY MAY HAVE BEEN CLAMPED AT A LOCATION ON THE PIPES THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY ROUND, WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE, PRESENTING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
NHTSA campaign record ↗