Suzuki GSF1200S Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 13, 2010 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki GSF1200S, across 2 model years (2001–2002). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.

Peak: 2001, with 4 complaints
2001: 4200142002: 120021

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Suzuki GSF1200S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No GSF1200S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 GSF1200S: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2002 GSF1200S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Suzuki GSF1200S problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Exterior Lighting420
Steering110

All Suzuki GSF1200S model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2002 GSF1200S10—Exterior Lighting
2001 GSF1200S40—Exterior Lighting

More from Suzuki: all Suzuki models · VIN decoder

Frequently asked questions

Which Suzuki GSF1200S years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (4), 2002 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki GSF1200S?

Exterior Lighting, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Suzuki GSF1200S have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.