1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSX1300R years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R. That is the most of any GSX1300R model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 45%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 45% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | 8,873 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 9% | 8,873 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Suzuki GSX1300R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. Excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.
Risk: Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.
Fix: Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. Dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.
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
- Motorcycle stalling (PE99062) — opened Oct 5, 1999, closed May 12, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel screens in the '99 model year fuel pump clog up completely causing the motorcycle to stall. The screen on my bike was removed by my local dealer at my insistance and cost and was completely blocked by a copper colored residue. I had been complaining about the stalling for three years…
There have been many reports of subframes failing (breaking at the weld) on 1999 and 2000 suzuki, hayabusa motorcycles. In 2001 suzuki went to steel subframes rather than the aluminum subframes of the earlier models. Some failures have caused accidents and injuries. Suzuki does not seem to want to…
I have not had a failure, but some of my friends have. I would like someone to look into the rear sub-frame failurs. *ak
Rear aluminum subframe has a history of splitting at the weld points. Can be replaced with steel subframe.*ak
A large number of reports of this component failing on 1999 & 2000 models has generated my concern. Failures have been reported since 1999 and suzuki has not acknowledged a problem. Owners of these model years suzuki gsx1300r motorcycles need to be made aware of the potential failure of the…
Other Suzuki GSX1300R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GSX1300R | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 GSX1300R | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 GSX1300R | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 GSX1300R | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 GSX1300R | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 GSX1300R | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 GSX1300R | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 GSX1300R | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 GSX1300R | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 GSX1300R | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 GSX1300R | 11 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSX1300R model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.