Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4 · model year
2004 SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004SUZUKIVS1400GLPK4 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 VS1400GLPK4 is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (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 VS1400GLPK4. 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070814ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE CAR SURGES AND STALLS. IT WOULD JERK AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN NORMAL TRAFFIC GOING AT 40 TO 50 MPH. AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT ON THREE OCCASIONS. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE MAY OF 2005. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SENSORS,CLEARED CODES AND REPLACED ENGINE HEAD. AS OF TODAY THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE VEHICLE IS GOING BACK TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP AND REPAIRS. *JB
Mileage: 8,000
20070814POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE CAR SURGES AND STALLS. IT WOULD JERK AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN NORMAL TRAFFIC GOING AT 40 TO 50 MPH. AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT ON THREE OCCASIONS. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE MAY OF 2005. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SENSORS,CLEARED CODES AND REPLACED ENGINE HEAD. AS OF TODAY THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THE VEHICLE IS GOING BACK TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP AND REPAIRS. *JB
Mileage: 8,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4 have?▼
The 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2004 SUZUKI VS1400GLPK4 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.