2014 Suzuki DL1000
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Suzuki DL1000 has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 15. The most common issue is fuel system problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: motorcycle stalls when engaging throttle. the motorcycle can be in neutral and it still stalls engaging throttle. happened ~ 5 time withint 2000 miles. its a safety concern because cars behind me have to wait until i restart the motorcycle. it is not a clutch problem because it happens in neutral al. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year.
15
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 6)
FUEL SYSTEM
5 complaints- • MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN ENGAGING THROTTLE. THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IN NEUTRAL AND IT STILL STALLS ENGAGING THROTTLE. HAPPENED ~ 5 TIME WITHINT 2000 MILES. ITS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE CARS BEHIND ME HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. IT IS NOT A CLUTCH PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS IN NEUTRAL AL
- • EVER SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND THEN AFTER THE FIRST OIL CHANGE THE MOTOR DEVELOPED A KNOCK. THE FUELING IS ERRATIC AT TIMES MEANING IT HICCUPS OR SURGES AND HAS STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. I BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER AND TO SUZUKI IN NOVEMBER OF 2015. I ALSO FOUND ON A SUZUKI FORUM DEDIC
- • ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF RANDOMLY, APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY 300 OR 400 MILES OF RIDING. ALWAYS WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. ONLY HAPPENED TO ME WHILE NOT MOVING, BUT PROBABLY WOULDN'T NOTICE PROBLEM IF MOVING, UNLESS UNDER LOW POWER OR SLIPPING THE CLUTCH, IE, LOW SPEED MANEUVERING. SOMETIMES COLD ENGI
“MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN ENGAGING THROTTLE. THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IN NEUTRAL AND IT STILL STALLS ENGAGING THROTTLE. HAPPENED ~ 5 TIME WITHINT 2000 MILES. ITS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE CARS BEHIND ME HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. IT IS NOT A CLUTCH PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS IN NEUTRAL AL”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2014 Suzuki DL1000
Based on 13 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 1K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (3)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.
Risk: A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Suzuki DL1000
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN ENGAGING THROTTLE. THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE IN NEUTRAL AND IT STILL STALLS ENGAGING THROTTLE. HAPPENED ~ 5 TIME WITHINT 2000 MILES. ITS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE CARS BEHIND ME HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL I RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. IT IS NOT A CLUTCH PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAPPENS IN NEUTRAL AL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: BIKE IS 6 MONTHS OLD BIKE HAS STALL ON ME AT LEAST 5 OCCASIONS WHEN IN MOTION IN TRAFFIC THE BIKE HAS STALLED WHEN PULLING IN THE CLUTCH BIKE IS UNRIDEABLE UNDER 2000 RPMS DUE TO POOR FUELLING CANNOT RIDE IN CITY TRAFFIC WITHOUT SLIPPING THE CLUTCH THE ENTIRE TIME BELOW 2000 RPMS MY BIKE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 SUZUKI DL1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO ORDERED AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: BIKE IS 6 MONTHS OLD BIKE HAS STALL ON ME AT LEAST 5 OCCASIONS WHEN IN MOTION IN TRAFFIC THE BIKE HAS STALLED WHEN PULLING IN THE CLUTCH BIKE IS UNRIDEABLE UNDER 2000 RPMS DUE TO POOR FUELLING CANNOT RIDE IN CITY TRAFFIC WITHOUT SLIPPING THE CLUTCH THE ENTIRE TIME BELOW 2000 RPMS MY BIKE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Suzuki dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Suzuki DL1000 — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 15
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