Total Complaints
1 filings
SUZUKI DR-Z400S · model year
2002 SUZUKI DR-Z400S
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002SUZUKIDR-Z400S carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, 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 2002 DR-Z400S is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap with 1 filings. 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 2002 DR-Z400S. 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.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20060419FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING OFF ROAD IN WARM WEATHER THE MOTORCYCLE RUNS ROUGH AND THERE IS A GAS SMELL. THE GAS CAP WAS TAKEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE; GASOLINE SPURTED FROM THE GAS TANK. THE DEALER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE NEEDED A VENTED GAS CAP, HOWEVER DUE TO THE MOTORCYCLE BEING OFF ROAD AND STREET LEGAL THERE IS NOT A VENTED GAS CAP AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.
Mileage: 1,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 SUZUKI DR-Z400S have?▼
The 2002 SUZUKI DR-Z400S has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 SUZUKI DR-Z400S?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 SUZUKI DR-Z400S is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2002 SUZUKI DR-Z400S 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.