Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI TL1000S · model year
1999 SUZUKI TL1000S
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999SUZUKITL1000S 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, 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 1999 TL1000S is suspension:rear with 1 filings, followed by suspension (1) and structure:frame and members (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 1999 TL1000S. 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
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 |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20030902STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME CRACKED AT REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER MOUNT.*AK
Mileage: 11,000
20010503SUSPENSION
WHEN TRAVELING AT 4000 & 45000 RPMS MOTORCYCLE WOULD STUMBLE/ SHUTTER AND JERK WHILE GOING AROUND CURVES. *AK
19990825SUSPENSION:REAR
WHILE RIDING AT 45 MPH AND APPROACHING A CURVE THE REAR WOULD NOT HOLD IN PLACE WHILE LEANING INTO THE TURN, REAR WAS BOUNCING UP IN DOWN DUE TO THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE REAR SUSPENSION INTO PLACE HAD COME OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO BE SUPPORTED BY ONLY THE SPRING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 SUZUKI TL1000S have?▼
The 1999 SUZUKI TL1000S has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 SUZUKI TL1000S?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 SUZUKI TL1000S is SUSPENSION:REAR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION and STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS.
Is the 1999 SUZUKI TL1000S 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.