Model year guide

2002 Suzuki DL1000

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Suzuki DL1000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2002 Suzuki DL1000 — representative photo
Representative photo

2002 Suzuki DL1000 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints3

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2002 Suzuki DL1000 recalls 1

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #08E052000 · 15/08/2008

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 …

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2002 Suzuki DL1000 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2002 Suzuki DL1000 vehicles on record

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2002 Suzuki DL1000 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Suzuki DL1000 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Suzuki DL1000. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki DL1000?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are suspension, structure, fuel system.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.