Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki boulevard m109 r. The contact stated that when driving 25 MPH, the vehicle would shift abnormally hard from first to second with a similar feeling to the transmission slipping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised to have the transmission replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that they would not assist. The…
2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R powertrain problems
moderate Owners of the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R have filed 40 NHTSA complaints about the powertrain, typically surfacing around 10,900 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
40
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
| Model year | powertrain complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Boulevard M109R | 31 |
| 2007 Boulevard M109R (this page) | 40 |
| 2008 Boulevard M109R | 17 |
| 2009 Boulevard M109R | 7 |
| 2011 Boulevard M109R | 7 |
1crash
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 40 powertrain complaints filed for the 2007 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 15 mileage-bearing powertrain complaints filed against the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R by each odometer reading. Median failure: 14,000 mi.
10% have failed by5,400 mi
Half the fleet by14,000 mi
90% have failed by24,000 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
Of the 5 model years of Suzuki Boulevard M109R we track for powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 40.
Owners have filed 40 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.
What owners are reporting 17 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki boulevard m109r motorcycle. The contact stated that when engaging first gear after accelerating from a stop, the vehicle would shutter violently and stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the contact was referred to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and offered…
Motorcycle lost 2nd gear. Was on the freeway and almost got ran over due to the issue. After doing further research I found that many other owners of the same bike are having the same issues. After talking to Suzuki corporate they stated that they have had many calls on the issue and that they updated the part number. When I google searched the issue there are hundreds of other owners having the…
When shifting into 2nd gear, the bike feels as if it is in 2nd. Upon acceleration for about 3 seconds, the bike immediately dumps into neutral! In order to ride, I have to lift the gear shifter with my foot and hold it in 2nd gear to ensure I can get enough speed to shift to 3rd. Sometimes, I have to double shift into 3rd because once I remove my foot, the bike sometimes dumps itself onto neutral…
My 2007 Suzuki boulevard m109r is a death trap! It will fall out of second gear at acceleration. My girlfriend and I were riding and I was entering the freeway ,my m109r fell out of second gear into neutral,that was a very scary situation. I had to immediately double clutch and jump it into third gear with a full throttle in order not to be rear ended by on coming traffic. Suzuki should step up…
I was driving down the road at 50mph and tried to change gears and was not able to. My clutch cable was in perfect order but I could not engage the clutch. I almost rear ended a car because I could not engage the clutch. I got the bike into neutral finally while dodging cars on a busy road. I believe the only reason I did not crash or get killed is because of my 30 plus years of experience…
I purchase my bike new, riding out the dealer lot, it first notice something strange with going into second gear. It was hard to select and grinds. Ask the sale guy what's that about, he said it's a new bike with lots of power, and that all the m109r does this when they are new. He said it will break-in by you first oil change. Sometime later about 6 months later and about 2,000 miles, I start…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki boulevard. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 11,200.
My Suzuki m109r 2007. 9k miles start having 2nd gear problem. Lound clunky sound and missed shifting 2nd gears. I'm scared to end up I'm the middle of the road . I'm at the stoplight 1st gear ok and once I hit my 2nd gears I suddenly slow down and down or up shift trying to figure out how to speed up again while car behind me honking at me like carzy
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Suzuki m109r. The contact stated that every time he was in second gear, the transmission would "pop out of gear". He stated that it would shift from second gear for a brief moment and then shift back into gear. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2007 Suzuki Boulevard M109R?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 40 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 34 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 5,500 and 17,000 miles, with the median around 10,900. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,500; a quarter make it past 17,000. 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/2007/Suzuki/Boulevard M109R.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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