There are 2 owner-reported electrical system complaints for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitarain NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE "ON" POSITION AND THE BIKE'S IGNITION ENGAGED AND CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT TURNING THE KEY TO THE "ON" POSITION IS ONLY SUPPOSE TO GIVE THE VEHICLE POWER. THE CONSUMER NORMALLY HAS TO HOLD THE CLUTCH LEVER IN AND PRESS START BUTTON FOR THE MOTORCYCLE TO ENGAGE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS HAS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 SUZUKI VOLUSIA VL800 BK2 MOTORCYCLE. *NLM *TT
WHILE THE TRUCK WAS LEFT RUNNING FOR A FEW MINUTES WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER IN USE, THE TRUCK BEGAN SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT. THE DEALERSHIP STATES "THIS HAPPENED BECAUSE THE TRUCK IS NEW". THE CAUSE WAS NEVER DETERMINED AND THE DEALERSHIP RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE OWNER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. MR
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026