Suzuki VL800 vs Harley-Davidson Flstc
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 VL800 | Harley-Davidson Flstc |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 35 | 87 |
| Model years covered | 2003–2009 | 1990–2016 |
| Worst model year | — | 2012 |
| Best model year | — | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 4 | 3 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 3 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Wheels |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 22.9% | 8% |
Suzuki VL800 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
11
31.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
14.3%
Wheels
5
14.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
8.6%
Engine & Cooling
2
5.7%
Suspension
2
5.7%
Lights
2
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
2
5.7%
Harley-Davidson Flstc by year
What breaks
Wheels
16
18.4%
Engine & Cooling
15
17.2%
Brakes
10
11.5%
Lights
9
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
8.0%
Electrical System
6
6.9%
Suspension
6
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
5.7%