2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSX-R600 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600. That ranks 2nd out of 17 GSX-R600 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (9 complaints, 24%), typically at around 857 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 38owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 24% | 857 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% | 9,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 18% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 18% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 11% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 5,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 1 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 3,014 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
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.
I wish i would have known about this sooner than now. I almost lost my husband due to a crash caused from the brakes malfunctioning. We were fortunate that someone we knew was also present and called me. If not my husband probably would not be here today. He obtained multiple fractures, road rash…
Riding home after work on back highway and lost all power to bike. Rear tire locked up a bit, so had to pull clutch and cut across the highway to park on the shoulder. Power loss was instant and if cars were behind me, it likely would have been an accident. Power loss was complete, so i had no…
I was riding my motorcycle on a 2 lane road, when all of a sudden as i was riding my motorcycle just turned off. Without any warnings or anything. I was real close to getting hit by the car behind me when my bike shut off. Luckily the car behind me was able to stop in time before hitting me. As…
Was driving on roadway. A car pulled out and i was unable to stop as brakes did not respond. I sustained serious injuries. *tr
Started up the bike and it felt kind of sluggish. Rode about 10 miles and the bike cut off on me and all i could smell was burning electronics and there was a lot of smoke coming from the rectifier that was on fire. I quickly disconnected the battery from the bike and waited for a tow truck to…
Other Suzuki GSX-R600 years
← 2005 GSX-R600 · 2007 GSX-R600 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 GSX-R600 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 GSX-R600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 GSX-R600 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 GSX-R600 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 GSX-R600 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 GSX-R600 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 GSX-R600 | 44 | 1 |
| 2006 | 38 | 1 |
| 2005 GSX-R600 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 GSX-R600 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 GSX-R600 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 GSX-R600 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 GSX-R600 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 GSX-R600 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 GSX-R600 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 GSX-R600 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 GSX-R600 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSX-R600 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.