Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI VZ800 · model year
2007 SUZUKI VZ800
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007SUZUKIVZ800 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 2007 VZ800 is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper with 2 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 2007 VZ800. 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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 |
Recent Complaints
20070328SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
TL* - THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI BOULEVARD M50. WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A PASSENGER ON THE BACK THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A 90 DEGREE TURN AND A BOLT THAT HELD THE BRAKE CALIPER FELL OFF. THE TRAVEL SPEED WAS 48 MPH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 310. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE BOLT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER. HOWEVER, NOTHING WAS DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 383 MILES.*AK CONSUMER STATES CALIPER MOUNTING FELL OF UNDER 310 MILES AND WHEN BRAKES APPLIED THERE WERE NO BRAKES. CONSUMER SPOKE WITH SEVERAL MANAGERS OF DIFFERENT MOTORCYCLE SHOPS WHO STATED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE LOST THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLD IF IT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY. UPDATE *4/23/07TR UPDATED 05/15/07. *JB
Mileage: 310
20070326SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI VZ800. WHILE APPROACHING A 90 DEGREE TURN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO DOWN SHIFT AND APPLY THE REAR BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. WHILE DOING SO THE BRAKE CALIPER BECAME DETACHED. THE VEHICLE HAD A 102 POINT INSPECTION PERFORMED ON MARCH 13, 2007, AND THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 310.*AK
Mileage: 310
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 SUZUKI VZ800 have?▼
The 2007 SUZUKI VZ800 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 SUZUKI VZ800?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 SUZUKI VZ800 is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2007 SUZUKI VZ800 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.
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