2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R problems & reliability
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 18 | 82% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% |
| Engine | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki boulevard m109r. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure persisted. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v108000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 14, 2015
“This bike has a problem shifting into 2nd gear. When starting from a complete stop, the bike constantly refuses to go into 2nd gear. This is dangerous when there is traffic behind you and they expect you to continue to move forward. Having to fish for 2nd puts us riders in jeopardy. Dealers only state that is is a…”
Power Train · filed Apr 9, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki boulevard m109r motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shifted out of gear and into neutral without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was not made…”
Power Train · filed Mar 18, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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