Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI TL1000 · model year
2001 SUZUKI TL1000
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001SUZUKITL1000 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, 1 fire, 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 2001 TL1000 is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline with 1 filings, followed by suspension:rear:shock absorber (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 2001 TL1000. 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
1
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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030922SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
2001 SUZUKI TL1000S MOTORCYCLE, SUZUKI TEAMED UP WITH A COMPANY CALLED KABABA AND DESIGNED A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SYSTEM CALLED A ROTARY VALVE DAMPNER. AS FAR AS I KNOW EVERY ONE ON THESE BIKES HAS FAILED. MY BIKE HAS 9000 MILES ON IT AND IT HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. IT IS UNRIDEABLE. IF THIS SYSTEM WAS TO FAIL ON THE ROAD, IN A TURN OR CURVE IT COULD BE FATAL, LOOSING COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. SUZUKI HAS BUILT THESE MOTORCYCLES FOR A FEW YEARS AND ALL HAVE THIS FLAW. THE FIX ALONE IS TO PURCHASE A AFTERMARKET SYSTEM TO REPLACE THIS ROTARY VALVE DAMPNER. PARTS ALONE ARE 500 TO 1000 DOLLARS. OVER ENGINEERED DESIGN THAT WILL FAIL IN TIME. I HOPE THERE ARE OTHER OWNERS THAT HAVE SPOKEN OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.*JB
20010924FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE IN A PARKING LOT CONSUMER LOOKED AND SAW IT WAS ON FIRE. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER , AND THEY CALLED SOMEONE TO TAKE PICTURES. TOLD CONSUMER THAT THEIR INSURANCE COMPANY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 SUZUKI TL1000 have?▼
The 2001 SUZUKI TL1000 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 SUZUKI TL1000?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 SUZUKI TL1000 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.
Is the 2001 SUZUKI TL1000 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.