1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 9, 2000 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GSX-R750 years
Not enough data 4th of 17 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750. That ranks 4th out of 17 GSX-R750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Suzuki GSX-R750
Yellow/Black 2006 GSX-R 750. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: uploader was User:Maoisn at en.wikipedia, 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 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Fuel System, Other1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling250%———
Fuel System, Other125%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 3 complaints
1997: 3199732000: 120001

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:deliveryJun 24, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V133000 · 17,007 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel pump mounting plate can lose its ability to provide a tight seal, allowing fuel to drip from the gasket.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a redesigned fuel pump gasket on these motorcycles.

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.

Consumer called dealer, dealer said they would call him when the parts come in. *ak

Fuel System, Other · received Feb 9, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 856593

Front disc brakes on motorcycle misaligned, resulting in slight loss of braking/nstability and shaking/loss of control.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 1, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 526944

Engine heats up and rear wheel will lock up. Taken to 2 different dealers, problem still exists. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 5, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 815076

Would be riding motorcycle; it would die out regardless whether driving or standing still at stop sign/light; speed varied; took to 2 dealer & could not find probolem; talked to manufacturer & given run around. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 12, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 813056

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Suzuki GSX-R750 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSX-R750 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.