Failed component; fuel indicator the digital fuel indicator is not reading accurately. Fuel indicator shows more fuel than what is actually available in the tank. - At only 1/4 full tank, teh indicator still shows as 3/4 full. - When filling the tank (5.4 Gal capacity) at appx 1/4 full (or appx 1.3 Gal), the tank accepts appx 4 gal of fuel. - This reflect an error of appx 60% less more fuel than actually available. - This inaccuracy can cause engine stalling and a possible accident. - Manufacturer should provide a correction/fix to have this reading be accurate to ~10% or some acceptable standard, not a 60% error. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2011 Suzuki DL650 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Suzuki DL650 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2012 has 6.
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BFewer problems than a typical DL650 year, for its age
#281 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Suzuki DL650 problems
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No recalls for the 2011 Suzuki DL650
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Suzuki DL650. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2011 Suzuki DL650
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Failed component: speedometer. The speedometer on this vehicle is highly in accurate. At may roadways (40 to 55mph) and highway speeds (up to 85 in some states). At these speeds, the speedometer is over by as much as 10 to 12 mph or as much as 15%. Measured against gps, other vehicles, and point-to-point timing. This has several effects: - when traveling on roads with minimum speed limits, one could be traveling slower than pasted - traveling in highways at posted speeds, one is traveling less than what the...
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speedometer says and could be overtaken by another vehicle. - Odometer is overstated over thousands of miles. Vehicles shows more mileage than actual, therefore devaluation. I.E. At 25k miles, the vehicle would be stating as 2k to 2.5K more/extra miles than actual. - The extra miles could expire warranty earlier than what is expected. This issue needs to be addressed. Manufacturers have to provide calibration to a more acceptable range - ~2% to 3%. Most vehicles are within these standards. *Tr
Suzuki DL650: every year compared
All DL650 years2011 Suzuki DL650 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Suzuki DL650 | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | 22 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 11 | 4 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R | 8 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki Equator | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki GSX-1250FA | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Suzuki GSX1300 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Suzuki DL650
Does the 2011 Suzuki DL650 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Suzuki DL650 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Suzuki DL650?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Suzuki DL650 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 13, 2011 and the latest on September 13, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Suzuki DL650 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Suzuki DL650 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Suzuki DL650 years have the most complaints?
2012 (6), 2011 (2), 2013 (2). See every Suzuki DL650 year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Suzuki DL650 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data