2000 Suzuki GSXR750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 13, 2003 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GSXR750 years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750. That is the most of any GSXR750 model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is power train (33 complaints, 94%), typically at around 6,508 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Suzuki GSXR750
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 2000 Suzuki GSXR750 problems

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

Power Train33 · ~6,508 mi
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3394%6,508——
Vehicle Speed Control26%———
Engine and Engine Cooling13%———
Suspension13%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 22 complaints
2000: 222000222001: 3200132002: 8200282003: 220032

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Suzuki GSXR750 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Cam chain tensioner (cct) (PE03033) — opened Jul 23, 2003, closed Nov 13, 2003.
  • 2000/2001 suzuki gsxr-750 transmission (DP02010) — opened Nov 5, 2002, closed Feb 26, 2003.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

My 2000 suzuki gsxr750 motorcycle slips out of gear when it is second gear. This problem began when the motorcycle had less than 3,000 miles on it. I have not only found other consumers with this identical problem with their 2000 gsxr's personally, i have found many others nationally through…

Power Train · received Apr 28, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10016662

Second gear transmission failure

Power Train · received Feb 12, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10005713

A lot of 2000 suzuki gsx-r750 motorcycles are having the 2nd gears go out of them due to a hollow shift shaft and the 2nd driven gear engagement dogs. Suzuki america will not admit to this problem. They revised these part #'s for the 2001 models and they do not have this issue. The revised part #'s…

Power Train · received Nov 11, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 769574

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will jerk and will slip into 2nd gear causing a vehicle accident. Dealer notified ts

Power Train · received Oct 24, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8021538

Suzuki has had numerous complaints about this faulty 2nd gear and transmission and will do nothing about it. *ak

Power Train · received Apr 29, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 761305

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750?

Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 33 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Suzuki GSXR750 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSXR750 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.