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2002 Suzuki SV650 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2002 Suzuki SV650 — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other SV650 years?

SV650 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted3 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 0 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 2 complaints
SV650 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Suzuki SV650 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 2002 Suzuki SV650 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.

“2002 SV650, ~37,000 MILES ENGINE BEGAN MAKING LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. TRIED TO LIMP HOME BUT ENGINE SEIZED A FEW MILES LATER. BELIEVE THE CON ROD BEARINGS FAILED. THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH SV650 MOTORCYCLES AS THERE IS AN OIL STARVATION PROBLEM. BIKE WAS NOT WHEELIED OR OTHERWISE MISTREATED. *NM ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 7, 2005

2002 Suzuki SV650 — common questions

Is the 2002 Suzuki SV650 reliable?

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

Does the 2002 Suzuki SV650 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Suzuki SV650. 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.