Total Complaints
1 filings
SUZUKI TL1000SW · model year
1997 SUZUKI TL1000SW
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1997SUZUKITL1000SW 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 1997 TL1000SW is suspension:rear 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 1997 TL1000SW. 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.
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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 |
Recent Complaints
20000407SUSPENSION:REAR
I WAS RIDING THROUGH THE RURAL COUNTRYSIDE NEAR WHERE I LIVE (KEARNEY,MO.) ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. (7/25/1999). I WAS RIDING ALONG ON MY 1997 SUZUKI TL-1000S WHEN I RODE OVER A RISE IN THE ROAD AND HIT A POTHOLE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A TIRE, I JUST CONCENTRATED ON GETTING THE BIKE STOPPED. THE SWINGARM HAD SHEARED IN HALF ! THE BIKE HAD FALLEN AWAY UNDERNEATH ME, AND THE SUSPENSION HAD COLLAPSED SO FAR THAT THE EXHAUST HEADER UNDER THE BIKE WAS CRUSHED ! THE REAR TIRE BURNED A HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER, THE SWINGARM GOUGED A GOOD SIZED IMPRESSION IN THE LEFT EXHAUST CAN, AND THE CHAINED CARVED A NOTCH IN THE SIDE OF THE FRAME. I HAVE A WEBSITE WITH ALL THE PICTURES PERTAINING TO THIS CLAIM. THE SWINGARM WELD AT THE PIVOT POINT COMPLETELY SHEARED IN TWO PIECES.. THE SITE IS HTTP://WWW.QNI.COM/~NYZTYZ/POTHOLE/ THANK YOU..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SW have?▼
The 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SW has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SW?▼
The most-complained component for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SW is SUSPENSION:REAR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SW 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.