2006 Suzuki GS500F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2006 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS500F years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki GS500F. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 142 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Suzuki GS500F problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~142 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling2100%142——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2006 Suzuki GS500F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Suzuki GS500F.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1. Loose oil bolt caused oil leak 1st day of ownership. It was tightened to fix oil leak. 3 days to repair 2. 3 days later head gasket blown caused oil leak. Took 19 days to fix problem. Replaced with new head gasket. 3. 3 days later, new head gasket blown. Replaced again with new gasket, 4 days to…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 3, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10164445

I purchased this vehicle brand new on june 28th, 2006. On july 7th, i noticed a substantial amount of oil on my right boot. Mileage at that time was 269 miles. I was still in the manufacturers recommended break-in period, so i had not taken the vehicle above 5000 rpm's at all. I took the vehicle to…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 3, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10164442

Other Suzuki GS500F years

YearComplaintsRecalls
200620

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki GS500F?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki GS500F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Suzuki GS500F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS500F model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.