Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER · model year
2004 SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004SUZUKIVS1400GL INTRUDER 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 VS1400GL INTRUDER is wheels with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (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 2004 VS1400GL INTRUDER. 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 |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20050601SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PURCHASED A NEW 2004 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1400 CC MOTORCYCLE AND HAD A DEFECTIVE/ WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REPLACED AT 450 MILES. SUZUKI MOTOR COMPANY (MANUFACTUER)STATED BRAKES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE ROTOR AND BRAKE PADS AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Mileage: 100
20050516WHEELS
DT CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS MOTORCYCLE IS MAKING A SQUEAKING, SCRUBBING NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEEL. THE BIKE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVEN'T FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE SERVICE DEALER DID SAY IT COULD BE DUST OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER have?▼
The 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER is WHEELS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Is the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GL INTRUDER 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.