Suzuki VL1500 vs Honda S2000
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Suzuki VL1500 | Honda S2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 53 | 132 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2008 | 2000–2008 |
| Worst model year | — | 2000 |
| Best model year | — | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 17 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 2 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.4% | 25% |
Suzuki VL1500 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
15
28.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
15
28.3%
Steering
6
11.3%
Suspension
5
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
3
5.7%
Body & Structure
3
5.7%
Brakes
2
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
2
3.8%
Honda S2000 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
22
16.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
21
15.9%
Body & Structure
15
11.4%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
7.6%
Lights
9
6.8%
Airbags
8
6.1%
Steering
6
4.5%
Electrical System
5
3.8%