Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI LT-A700 · model year
2005 SUZUKI LT-A700
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005SUZUKILT-A700 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 3 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 2005 LT-A700 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by fuel/propulsion system (1) and structure:body (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 2005 LT-A700. 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
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 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150504FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STARTED ATV AND LET WARM UP. AFTER FIVE MINUTES ATV ENGINE QUIT RUNNING ON ITS OWN. TWO MINUTES AFTER IT STOPPED RUNNING CENTRAL PORTION OF ATV WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES THAT EXTENDED UP TO 10 FT HIGH AND THREATENED TO CATCH MY HOUSE ON FIRE. I RAN TO GRAB A GARDEN HOSE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE ENTIRE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE ATV INCLUDING FRONT OF SEAT, AIR INTAKE BOX, FUEL INJECTOR AND THROTTLE BODY, WIRING UNDER SEAT, BATTERY BOX, AND CONNECTIONS TO ENGINE AROUND CYLINDER AND GEAR BOX. PASTICHE IS MELTED ALL OVER FRAME AND TOP OF ENGINE. *TR
Mileage: 1,900
20150504FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STARTED ATV AND LET WARM UP. AFTER FIVE MINUTES ATV ENGINE QUIT RUNNING ON ITS OWN. TWO MINUTES AFTER IT STOPPED RUNNING CENTRAL PORTION OF ATV WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES THAT EXTENDED UP TO 10 FT HIGH AND THREATENED TO CATCH MY HOUSE ON FIRE. I RAN TO GRAB A GARDEN HOSE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE ENTIRE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE ATV INCLUDING FRONT OF SEAT, AIR INTAKE BOX, FUEL INJECTOR AND THROTTLE BODY, WIRING UNDER SEAT, BATTERY BOX, AND CONNECTIONS TO ENGINE AROUND CYLINDER AND GEAR BOX. PASTICHE IS MELTED ALL OVER FRAME AND TOP OF ENGINE. *TR
Mileage: 1,900
20150504FireSTRUCTURE:BODY
STARTED ATV AND LET WARM UP. AFTER FIVE MINUTES ATV ENGINE QUIT RUNNING ON ITS OWN. TWO MINUTES AFTER IT STOPPED RUNNING CENTRAL PORTION OF ATV WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES THAT EXTENDED UP TO 10 FT HIGH AND THREATENED TO CATCH MY HOUSE ON FIRE. I RAN TO GRAB A GARDEN HOSE AND PROCEEDED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE ENTIRE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE ATV INCLUDING FRONT OF SEAT, AIR INTAKE BOX, FUEL INJECTOR AND THROTTLE BODY, WIRING UNDER SEAT, BATTERY BOX, AND CONNECTIONS TO ENGINE AROUND CYLINDER AND GEAR BOX. PASTICHE IS MELTED ALL OVER FRAME AND TOP OF ENGINE. *TR
Mileage: 1,900
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 SUZUKI LT-A700 have?▼
The 2005 SUZUKI LT-A700 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 SUZUKI LT-A700?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 SUZUKI LT-A700 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and STRUCTURE:BODY.
Is the 2005 SUZUKI LT-A700 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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