Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI SV650S · model year
2004 SUZUKI SV650S
2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004SUZUKISV650S carries 2 consumer safety complaints 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 2004 SV650S is electrical system with 2 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. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2004 SV650S. 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.
2
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 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
Recalls (2)
06V01300018/01/2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
08E05200015/08/2008
EQUIPMENT
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE
Recent Complaints
20090529ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE A 2004 SV650S I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN RIDING IN THE RAIN THERE BECOMES WATER BECOMES TAPED IN THE FRONT CYLINDERS SPARK PLUG BOOT AREA AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RUN ON ONE CYLINDER. I SEE THE SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAN SURGE A LOT OF POWER WHEN THE CYLINDER IS INTERMITTENTLY FIRING. IF THE FENDER WAS EXTENDED OR A BETTER SEALING SPARK PLUG WAS INSTALLED IT WOULD BE MOST LIKELY REMEDIED. SINCE DOING SOME RESEARCH I FIND THIS IS A PROBLEM MANY OTHER SV650 MAY HAVE AS WELL. *TR
Mileage: 27,000
20080528ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2004 SUZUKI SV650S MOTORCYCLE, WITH APPROXIMATELY 21,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE PROBLEM IS A WIRING CONNECTION FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THE PLUG-IN STYLE CONNECTOR HAD ONE OF ITS PINS SHORT OUT AND MELT THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, CAUSING A VERY UNRELIABLE CONNECTION. I HAVE NOT SO MUCH AS TOUCHED THIS CONNECTOR BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. ONCE THIS HAS SHORTED, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS PRONE TO DROPPING OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND UNPREDICTABLY. SINCE THIS IS CONNECTED WITH THE MAIN IGNITION SWITCH, WHEN THIS CONNECTION IS LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE SHUTS OFF. A MOTORCYCLE IN A CORNER, OR IN TRAFFIC WITH A DEAD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (AND THEREFORE NO MOTOR) IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION! THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN AMONGST ONLINE COMMUNITIES FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE (SUZUKI SV650 AND SV1000), AND HAS CAUSED SEVERAL RIDERS TO CRASH. THE PROBLEMS IS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE CONNECTOR- THE CONNECTING PINS AR
Mileage: 21,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S have?▼
The 2004 SUZUKI SV650S has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S?▼
Yes, the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S 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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