2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 45 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (84% of complaints).
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0
recalls
45
owner complaints
1
fire reports
10,900
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (84%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 10,900 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)84% · 38 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)4% · 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)2% · 1 complaint
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2% · 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)2% · 1 complaint
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)2% · 1 complaint
“My suzuki m109r 2007. 9k miles start having 2nd gear problem. Lound clunky sound and missed shifting 2nd gears. I'm scared to end up I'm the middle of the road . I'm at the stoplight 1st gear ok and once I hit my 2nd gears I suddenly slow down and down or up shift trying to figure out how to speed up again while car behind me honking at me like carzy”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2018
“2nd gear transmission issue. As I pulled off from a green light in the city I moved into 2nd gear and the bike lost power like it wasn't in gear and then it launched itself and I almost hit the car in front of me. When I went to 3rd and 4th gear everything was fine until I had to go into 2nd gear it would pop out of gear.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2018
“Experienced " intermittent " clutch engagement shudder in 1st gear during engine warm up and after engine is warm. Shudder is sudden and occurs during the midpoint range of clutch release. Shudder is sometimes violent. Issue could result in traffic accident if road conditions are slick. Wet or sandy. This issue is definitely a safety hazard that could result in serious injury or death.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2017
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“Motorcycle lost 2nd gear. Was on the freeway and almost got ran over due to the issue. After doing further research I found that many other owners of the same bike are having the same issues. After talking to suzuki corporate they stated that they have had many calls on the issue and that they updated the part number. When I google searched the issue there are hundreds of other owners having the same problem. To fix the issue is costing the owner 2000 to 3000 to repair. This is happening anywhere from 8000 miles and up. There even appears to be court cases where suzuki settled. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki boulevard m109r. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 07v148000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While idling in traffic and attempting to accelerate the motorcycle, the vehicle stalled without warning and caught on fire. The contact jumped off the vehicle and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,800. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki m109 boulevard. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to shift down to second gear. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the shifting fork was worn out. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 98,020.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2014
“I was coming to a red stop light pulled in my clutch to stop.when I pulled in the clutch the bike jumped and kept going I had to shut down the motor to stop. The clutch level feels fine but the clutch will not disengage. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2013
“Clutch shudder when going starting out in first.. Also slips out of second at times. Seems to be a common problem with the m109r. This is potentially a life and safety issue when pulling out in traffic. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki boulevard. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 11,200.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2012
“The motorcycle has a serious shudder issue when taking off from a stopped position. It shifts hard from 1st to 2nd gear. It frequently slips out of 2nd gear and into neutral while riding in 2nd gear. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Cylinders2
FuelGasoline
Body stylesMotorcycle - Street
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Is the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R reliable?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R. The most complained-about area is power train (84% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 10,900 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.