Suzuki Suzuki Motorcycle 1996

Model Suzuki Motorcycle made in 1996 by Suzuki got 7 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 1996

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/03/19981
 Engine continually stalling and back firing.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
04/03/19981
 Smoke coming from loose exhaust near right foot petal.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
08/01/1998107/01/1998
 Fuel petcock (valve) started leaking resulting in possible fire hazard. replaced part at owner's expense, dealer refused to replace. consumer said model is vs1400
POWER TRAIN
04/03/19981
 Transmission sticks into gear.
STRUCTURE
07/11/1997107/11/1997
 While traveling at 45 mph, the rear license plate, light, mud flap, and license plate harness broke the steel mounts. the harness became wedged between the swingarm and the rear tire. the tire locked instantly and bike began to skid out of control until it crashed into a bank.
SUSPENSION - FRONT
10/13/1996108/05/1996
 Front end vibrates.
TIRES
1
 Had tires replaced with brand new tires. informed by dealership they would be slick. was driving towards a corner to turn when motorcycle went from under the driver due to slickness of tires. contacted dealership & informed consumer that tires were shipped with chemicals sprayed on them which caused them to be slick. bridgestone tires 110x70x17 f 150x60x17 r. *ak