2003 Suzuki GSXR600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 7, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GSXR600 years
Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Suzuki GSXR600. That ranks 5th out of 17 GSXR600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Suzuki GSXR600
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2007 Tokyo Motor Show). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: PekePON, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2003 Suzuki GSXR600 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~1 mi
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~4,860 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline133%1——
Power Train133%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%4,860——

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

2003 Suzuki GSXR600 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.

When the bike is idling there is a knocking sound. Took bike to dealer, and they replaced the driveshaft chain, but problem still exists. *ak

Power Train · received Nov 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10046611

While driving, the brakes failed four times in the first five months. With no warning. The brake pedal did not depress and the vehicle continued to move dealer and manufacturer stated unless they were able to duplicate the occurrence, they cannot fix it. *jb *cb *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 3, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10020382

I purchased a brand new suzuki gsxr 600 on 03/27/2003. I took it for it's first test drive on 03/28/2003. Nine miles into the trip i almost crashed on the off ramp of the interstate as the motorcycle stopped working while driving. I pulled off to the side of the road and found the gas i had smelled…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Apr 1, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10013806

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Suzuki GSXR600?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Suzuki GSXR600?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.