2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
26
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
The 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R has received a total of 26 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (11 complaints), Power Trainmanual Transmission (6 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
26 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
THIS BIKE HAS A PROBLEM SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR. WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE BIKE CONSTANTLY REFUSES TO GO INTO 2ND GEAR. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN THERE IS TRAFFIC BEHIND YOU AND THEY EXPECT YOU TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. HAVING TO FISH FOR 2ND PUTS US RIDERS IN JEOPARDY. DEALERS ONLY STATE THAT IS IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE BIKE. THIS CHARACTERISTIC PRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER FOR THE RIDERS OF THIS BIKE AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO CORRECT IT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
WHEN RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE IT JUMPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR AT 2000-3000 RPM,S. I CONTACTED THE SUZUKI CORPORATION. I ASKED IF THEY HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AND THEY STATED NO. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE MY BIKE TO THE DEALER AND LET THEM DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. MY BIKE IS A 2008 WITH LESS THAN 7000 MILES ON IT. *TR
THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY HARD TO SHIFT INTO 2ND THE GEAR CAUSING MISSED SHIFTS SOMETIMES THAT COULD CAUSE STALLING. SOMETIMES IT WILL JUMP ON THE ENGAGEMENT DOGS IN AND JUMP OR SLIP AS THOUGH HITTING A PATCH OF ICE OR OIL GIVING A FEELING OF INSECURITY. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. WILL DO NOTHING TO REPAIR OR FIX THE PROBLEMS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R
- 2006 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R — 49 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R — 51 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R (current)
- 2009 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R — 11 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M109R — 9 complaints
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