Reliability & cost of ownership
Suzuki Sv650 Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Suzuki Sv650? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars — then open the year you're shopping for a full reliability and repair-cost forecast.
Suzuki Sv650 problems by model year
5 recall entries and 12 owner complaints on file across 6 model years, sourced from the federal NHTSA database.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Sv650 | 0 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2008 Sv650 | 0 | 2 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2005 Sv650 | 1 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2002 Sv650 | 1 | 1 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2001 Sv650 | 1 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
| 2000 Sv650 | 2 | 3 | No NCAP test | Reliability forecast → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Suzuki Sv650, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- engine and engine cooling5 complaints
- electrical system3 complaints
- structure1 complaint
- suspension1 complaint
- fuel/propulsion system1 complaint
- power train1 complaint