2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 21, 2013 · 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 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750. That ranks 4th out of 17 GSX-R750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,028 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. 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 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 problems

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

Structure2 · ~1,028 mi
Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~11,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure250%1,028——
Equipment125%———
Fuel System, Gasoline125%11,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 1200712009: 1200912011: 120111

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 recalls (1)

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Service brakesOct 18, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V449000 · 208,966 vehicles

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.

My son was killed in a motorcycle accident on january 14, 2010 on his 2005 suzuki gsx-r750. *tr

Equipment · received May 5, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10399255

I own a 2005 suzuki gsx-r 750cc sportbike motorcycle and im having issues with the check engine light going on. I took it to the dealer who diagnosed a c28 error which is a faulty throttle valve actuator. Apparently this is an issue with many 04-05 suzuki gsx-r owners. The entire throttle body must…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 26, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10281781

I was riding the motorcycle which i only had for 10 days and gave it some gas and the front end came up than down, nothing major than a few seconds later the front end just dove into the ground. It was going approximately 25 - 30 mph on a private road as the speed limit was is. The motorcycle had…

Structure · received Jul 15, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10196394

I was riding my motorcycle (2005 suzuki gsx-r750) at about 25 miles per hour and i crashed. It was unexpected there were no obstructions in the road, i was just riding and next thing i know i'm rolling over. I got up and went over to my bike and noticed the two welds had cracked and broken on both…

Structure · received Nov 18, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10173798

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R750?

Owners most often report structure, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.