Well as you probably already have some complaints I have the same problem with my Suzuki m109r, it's hard going into second gear and wine I'm in 3rd gear it slips into neutral. *tr
2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R have filed 31 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 8,300 miles at roughly $2,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
31
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Boulevard M109R (this page) | 31 |
| 2007 Boulevard M109R | 40 |
| 2008 Boulevard M109R | 17 |
| 2009 Boulevard M109R | 7 |
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When does it fail?
Of the 31 powertrain complaints filed for the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
How fast does it fail?
Cumulative share of the 10 mileage-bearing powertrain complaints filed against the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R by each odometer reading. Median failure: 7,800 mi.
10% have failed by4,000 mi
Half the fleet by7,800 mi
90% have failed by30,000 mi
Curve based on owner-reported odometer mileage at the time of complaint. Reflects when owners filed, not when symptoms first appeared. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve.
What stands out
Owners have filed 31 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 5 model years of Suzuki Boulevard M109R in our records for powertrain problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
There were no events leading to the failure. This is the 2nd such failure I have experienced. When approaching a stoplight in heavy traffic I was downshifting the motorcycle using the engine to decelerate. The clutch cable snapped without warning with the motorcycle still in gear. I was able to lock us the brakes and kill the motor before running into the back of a car. This is the 2nd…
I am the owner of a 2006 Suzuki boulevard m109r and I have been having trouble with my transmission for over a year now, my second gear does not stay engaged , as soon as I shift into second gear and accelerate it goes back into neutral, I attempt to shift into second gear again and the same thing happens all over again, no second gear, apparently I am not the only owner who's having this problem…
The bike jumps out of 2nd gear into neutral. *tr
Since purchase, the bike has had trouble going into 2nd gear. It has popped out several times and a couple of times would not go into 2nd gear at all. Now, routinely, in 2nd gear the bike lurches and bucks when you give it gas to speed up. It stops when shifted into 3rd, 4th, or 5th. And also does not do this in first. I have almost wrecked this bike twice due to the violent bucking of the…
I purchased the Suzuki m109r brand new, within 2 months I begin having problems with the 2nd gear slipping out. I took the bike to dealership immediately, with no positive results. In 2006 they claimed that these problems were not apparent to Suzuki. I recently found pass invoices from dealership that explained that there had not been any defects or complaints referring the transmission in 2006.…
Bike shifts hard into 2nd gear. Once in gear the bike surges and bucks like the transmission is slipping. Sometimes it slips out of gear into neural. Mostly it stays in gear but bucks so bad I get wheel spin. Once in 3rd gear the problem stops. I have seen hundreds of online posts detailing the problem but I've never seen a solution in how to fix it. *tr
Clutch shudders after engaging gear. Happens about with 2500rpm. Motorcycle shudders and is hard to keep under control. *tr
2006 Suzuki m109r transmission keeps slipping in and out of gear while driving causing the motorcycle to lurch out of control. Problem was diagnosed as 2nd,3rd4th gear was worn beyond repair. My motorcycle has only 9400 miles on it. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Suzuki boulevard m109r. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH on the interstate, the clutch would fail and the rear end would bounce up and down. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 31 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 27 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 5,000 and 13,000 miles, with the median around 8,300. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,000; a quarter make it past 13,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Suzuki/Boulevard M109R.
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