2008 SUZUKI SV650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SUZUKI SV650
The 2008 SUZUKI SV650 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A CRACK HAS FORMED IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. I INVESTIGATED WITH A BOROSCOPE--IMAGE ATTACHED. THIS IS ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR THROUGH THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2003-2006 RECALL (ATTACHED PDF). AFTER COMMUNICATING WITH THE SUZUKI DEALERSHIP, THE DISTRICT MANAGER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE GAS LEAKAGE.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NEW 2008 SUZUKI SV650 STANDARD MOTORCYCLE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED RIGHT BEFORE I ENTERED THE FREEWAY. THE SCREW SECURING THE LEFT FOOT GEAR SHIFTER BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD SINCE MOTORCYCLE HAD ONLY 600 MILES WHEN IT HAPPENED. I COULD HAVE STALLED OR LOST CONTROL IF I ENTERED THE FREEWAY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SUZUKI SV650 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SUZUKI SV650
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SV650
- 2003 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI SV650 — 1 complaint
- 2006 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI SV650 (current)
- 2009 SUZUKI SV650 — 2 complaints
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