2006 Suzuki GSX1300R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 29, 2010 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GSX1300R years
Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R. That ranks 4th out of 12 GSX1300R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 23,400 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~23,400 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~700 mi
Power Train1 · ~10,000 mi
Structure1 · ~5,412 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%23,400——
Fuel System, Gasoline125%700——
Power Train125%10,000——
Structure125%5,412——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 2 complaints
2006: 1200612007: 1200712010: 220102

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Suzuki GSX1300R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R.

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.

On 10/25/2010 a 2006 suzuki gsx1300 motorcycle was towed to our shop. The customer's complaint was that the motorcycle's engine stopped running while he was ridding down the freeway which he felt endangered his life. After diagnosing the problem, we found out that the bracket holding the bank angle…

Structure · received Oct 29, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10362932

I was riding on the freeway (with my girlfriend [xxx]) on my '06 gsx-1330r hayabusa when my motor suddenly cut. Luckily, i was able to move to the shoulder without incident. I turned off the ignition, turned it back on and the motor started right up. Not knowing the issue, i drove off the freeway…

Electrical System · received Jul 28, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10345867

I have a suzuki hayabusa motorcycle. It is 1 year old with 12,000 miles. I took it to the dealer to have the transmission looked at because it felt like it was slipping out of 2nd gear. The bike is still under warranty. The dealer is telling me that suzuki will not cover this under warranty. *jb

Power Train · received Mar 8, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10184525

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph through a parking lot, the motorcycle idled roughly, then stalled completely. The motorcycle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the fuel injectors needed to be adjusted.

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 9, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10165054

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki GSX1300R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.