Total Complaints
4 filings
SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50 · model year
2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50
4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008SUZUKIBOULEVARD C50 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 BOULEVARD C50 is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2008 BOULEVARD C50. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20180923ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER CABLE WAS FOUND CHAFFING AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR. THE RESULT CAUSED A SHORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THE SPEED. MOTORCYCLE WOULD GIVE INACCURATE READING (150 MPH, WHEN DOING 30.) SPEEDOMETER CABLE NEEDS TO BE THICKER AND SECURED AWAY FROM THE FRONT ROTOR, OR HAVE A SHIELD AROUND IT TO COMPLETELY PREVENT IT FROM RUBBING AGAINST THE ROTOR.
Mileage: 2,200
20180923VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SPEEDOMETER CABLE WAS FOUND CHAFFING AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR. THE RESULT CAUSED A SHORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR THE SPEED. MOTORCYCLE WOULD GIVE INACCURATE READING (150 MPH, WHEN DOING 30.) SPEEDOMETER CABLE NEEDS TO BE THICKER AND SECURED AWAY FROM THE FRONT ROTOR, OR HAVE A SHIELD AROUND IT TO COMPLETELY PREVENT IT FROM RUBBING AGAINST THE ROTOR.
Mileage: 2,200
20140423POWER TRAIN
GEAR TEETH ON ATTACHMENT POINT OF DRIVE SHAFT AND FINAL DRIVE COUPLER STRIPPED OUT SHIFTING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. REMOVAL OF OIL SEAL SHOWED THE WORN TEETH WITH NO LUBRICATION PRESENT. PART NOT LISTED AS USER SERVICEABLE. *TR
Mileage: 26,000
20121017CrashENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRUCK THAT WAS TURNING AHEAD OF US. SHORTLY AFTER INITIATING THE SLOWING DOWN, MY HANDLEBAR STARTED TO WOBBLE VIOLENTLY. I TRIED HARD TO CONTROL THE WOBBLE, BUT I COULDN'T AND THE BIKE AND I WENT DOWN. A RIDER WAS BEHIND ME NOTICED THAT MY REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE BIKE DIED. MY BIKE HAD LOUD PIPES AND HE SAID IT JUST WENT SILENT. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE REAR BRAKE WHEN THE TIRE LOCKED UP. I DIDN'T NOTICE INITIALLY THAT THE BIKE WASN'T RUNNING DURING THE MISHAP BECAUSE I WAS SO FOCUSED ON TRYING TO KEEP THE BIKE UPRIGHT. I DID NOTICE WHEN THE BIKE WAS SLIDING AWAY FROM ME THAT IT WAS SILENT, AND THEREFORE TURNED OFF. THE ENGINE KILL SWITCH WAS NOT ACCIDENTALLY HIT AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF GAS. THE BIKE SHOP THAT RECEIVED THE BIKE THINKS THERE IS EXCESSIVE LASH IN THE UPPER GEARS. THE BIKE WAS TOTALED AND I LEFT THE ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES. *TR
Mileage: 21,373
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50 have?▼
The 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C50 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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