2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 recalls and problems

The 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Suzuki dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 recalls

Recall 05V-372: Electrical System

Reported Aug 29, 2005 · 5,869 vehicles affected · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Problem: On certain scooters, if the ignition switch is not fully turned from the 'off' to the 'on' position, there may be unstable contact between the ignition switch contacts. This can cause arcing in the ignition switch.

Risk: Heat from the arcing can melt the internal switch base plate. If the scooter is ridden in this condition, the ignition switch may fail. If this happens, the engine will stall, the lights will go out, and the operator may be unable to restart the scooter. This could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch terminal case assembly free of charge. The recall began on september 7, 2005. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.

2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train3
Suspension1
Tires1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,854 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 41,000 miles · reported Feb 9, 2016
Cvt bolt and pulley grinds; which may cause belt to break. If rider is at a high speed, this could cause a threatening accident. Suzukiburgman USA forem suggests this is a huge issue with 2003-2013 suzuki burgman 650's. Our burgman is unsafe and now not drivable due to CVT bolt "mushrooming" where it connects to bearing, causing a high pitch winding noise. It also has a grinding noise.
Power Train · at 27,854 miles · reported Sep 25, 2012
Riding my suzuki burgman 2003 on 405 fwy n/b and culver ave. I had a transmission failure because of a sudden slowdown in speed from 65 MPH and slower, I was almost hit from behind by a car. I could hear the tires screeching behind me. A dangerous situation as this one, could lead to death or serious injury to anyone because of a malfunction in the motorcycle. This problem is occurring with all burgman models because it is a factory design defect. I was close to death or serious injury. Suzuki is compromising the safety on all roads for riders. America suzuki motorcycle should take…
Power Train · at 42,705 miles · reported Mar 13, 2009
This has to do with american suzuki motorcycle. I have written a letter to the president of america suzuki motorcycle mac kato. This is a CVT transmission safety issue to me. I have 2003 an 650 burgman. I was riding the bike and all of a sudden I had engine power but wasn't going anywhere. I'm glad I was on the city streets and not on the highway. If this would have happened in the hov lanes I don't know what I would have of done! If I had been in the regular lanes of freeway that I ride on every day I might not have made it to the side in one piece. What happened to me is the primary pulley…
Tires · at 21,047 miles · reported Feb 13, 2006
Dt*: the contact stated the rear tire on the vehicle had abnormal wear. The contact noticed the tire had worn through to the cord on the left side. The tire has not been seen by a mechanic, it was removed from the vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650: 05V-372 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,854 miles.

Are Suzuki recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Suzuki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.