2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R — 82% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
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…”
filed Mar 18, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Boulevard M109R years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Boulevard M109R | 41 | 91% |
| 2006 Boulevard M109R | 34 | 77% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M109R
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.