1998 Suzuki GSXR600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSXR600 years
- Not enough data 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki GSXR600. That ranks 10th out of 17 GSXR600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Suzuki GSXR600 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Suzuki GSXR600.
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.
Consumers vehicle is working on the third tensioner. Twice the tensioner has been replaced and now needs another one. There is a loud clicking on the right side of the vehicle near the engine. The original was replaced but only lasted 200 miles. There is a recall currently out regarding the cam…
Other Suzuki GSXR600 years
← 1997 GSXR600 · 1999 GSXR600 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 GSXR600 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 GSXR600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 GSXR600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 GSXR600 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 GSXR600 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 GSXR600 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 GSXR600 | 44 | 1 |
| 2006 GSXR600 | 38 | 1 |
| 2005 GSXR600 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 GSXR600 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 GSXR600 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 GSXR600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 GSXR600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GSXR600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 GSXR600 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 GSXR600 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki GSXR600?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki GSXR600?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSXR600 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.