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Suzuki VZR1800

2006–2009 only

67 classified complaints

2006–2009 Suzuki VZR1800 models have 67 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 11,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Suzuki VZR1800 report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2009 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 30 complaints

Median onset: 11,000 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Manual clutch, flywheel and hydraulics · Transmission 26 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 8,300 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 8,350 miles.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 6,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 1 complaints

Median onset: 4,100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 1 complaints

Median onset: 23,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2009 model years. See the full Suzuki VZR1800 report for every year and full specs/safety data.