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2007 Suzuki DL1000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 5 complaints on file for the 2007 Suzuki DL1000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

5

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other DL1000 years?

DL1000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted15 complaints2002: 5 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 6 complaints2014: 15 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints
DL1000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Suzuki DL1000 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System240%
Engine120%
Fuel System120%
Suspension120%

Does the 2007 Suzuki DL1000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E052000OtherAugust 15, 2008 · 10,000 units

Defect

MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI DL1000 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY STALLED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 20, 2014 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI DL1000 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY STALLED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO HIS LOWER RIGHT LEG. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 20, 2014 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI DL1000. WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE RIDING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID SEVERAL NEAR CRASHES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AFTER MARKET REPAIR THAT CONSISTED OF EXCHANGING THE FUEL JET TO ALLOW…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 10, 2007

“RE: 2007 SUZUKI DL1000 V-STROM 1000 MOTORCYCLE FALL-OVER INCIDENT WHILE STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT, I ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY LEFT FOOT ON THE PAVEMENT. THE BOOT LACE ON MY LEFT BOOT SNAGGED ON THE EXPOSED AIR BLEEDER VALVE ON THE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER NEXT TO MY BOOT AND JUST ABOVE THE GEAR SHIFT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 23, 2007

2007 Suzuki DL1000 — common questions

Is the 2007 Suzuki DL1000 reliable?

The record is thin — 5 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Suzuki DL1000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Suzuki DL1000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.