Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI VINSON · model year
2005 SUZUKI VINSON
3 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005SUZUKIVINSON carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 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 VINSON is structure:frame and members with 1 filings, followed by wheels (1) and vehicle speed control:cables (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 VINSON. 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
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 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 |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20060329CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
I BOUGHT A SUZUKI 700 KING QUAD IN THE SUMMER OF 05. I TOOK THE FOUR WHEELER IN FOR A RECALL ON THE THROTTLE IN JANUARY OF 06. I HAD APPROXIMATELY 600 MILES ON THE FOUR WHEELER WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES ON THE FOUR WHEELER AFTER THE RECALL. I WAS RIDING ON THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY MARCH 10TH WITH A COUPLE OF FRIENDS ON MY HUNTING CLUB, AND MY THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN, THREW ME OFF OF THE FOUR WHEELER INJURING MY SHOULDER, AND CAUSING THE FOUR WHEELER TO RUN INTO A TREE WITH OUT ME ON IT. WHEN I GOT UP I HAD TO RUN OVER TO THE FOUR WHEELER AND TURN THE KEY OFF FOR IT WAS STILL AT FULL SPEED. THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING WAS BROKEN CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK OPEN. I HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE DEALER THAT I TOOK IT BACK TO THE NEXT MORNING THAT THE THROTTLE WAS STILL STUCK OPEN WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH SUZUKI FOR 2 AND A HALF WEEKS NOW AND FINALLY GOT A RESPONSE FROM THEM TUESDAY MARCH 28. THE PERSON I WAS DEA
Mileage: 630
20051025CrashWHEELS
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT 2005 SUZUKI VS 800 MOTOR CLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, AND THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED. HE WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 30-35 MPH. HE WAS APPROACHING A CORNER AND WAS SLOWING DOWN, USING BOTH BRAKES. THEN HE DOWN SHIFTED AND THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED . HE CRASHED AND HIT THE PAVEMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE AND THERE WAS ONE INJURY.*AK
20050629CrashSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CROSS BAR ON THE VS1400 '' S83'' IS HITTING THE GROUND AND KICKING THE BIKE BACK TIRE UP AND THAT I NOT PLEASED WITH THIS BIKE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS BIKE FOR A MONTH AND THE CROSS BAR HAS HIT THE GROUND 4 TIMES AND THE 4TH TIME INVOLVED ME IN SLIDING THE BIKE ACROSS THE STREET IN A CURVE. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO ANOTHER PERSON WHILE RIDING THIS BIKE. I RIDE EVERY DAY 5 TO 7 DAYS A WEEK RAIN OR SHINE COLD OR HOT. I AM ALWAYS ON A BIKE. I DO NOT WISH TO DYE YET ON THIS ONE\ FROM A CROSS OVER BAR THAT NEEDS TO BE MOVED. THIS BIKE IS UNSAFE IN IT CURRENT CONDITION. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER HAPPENED ON ANY OTHER BIKE I HAVE OWNED OR RIDDEN. THIS LETTER IS TO ALLOW YOU TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM NOT AT MY RISK OF IT HAPPENING A 5TH TIME. EITHER BY PLACING THE FOOT PEGS IN-FRONT OF THE ENGINE LIKE ON MOST EVER OTHER BIKE GIVING ME A DIFFERENT BIKE ALTOGETHER OR REFUNDING THE MONEY TO GET RIDE OF THE LOAN ON THE BIKE. I AM UNWILLING TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS BIKE YEAR ROUND IN IT CURRENT CON
Mileage: 1,048
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 SUZUKI VINSON have?▼
The 2005 SUZUKI VINSON has 3 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 SUZUKI VINSON?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 SUZUKI VINSON is STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include WHEELS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES.
Is the 2005 SUZUKI VINSON 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.
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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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