1998 Suzuki GSX600FW Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GSX600FW years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki GSX600FW. That is the most of any GSX600FW model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Suzuki GSX600FW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Suzuki GSX600FW recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The bracket portion of the passenger grab rail can break.
Risk: This could cause the passenger to lose their balance and fall from the motorcycle, or could disturb the rider's ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger grab rail with a new, stronger grab rail.
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.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 2 )
Headlight wire harness failed. Yh
Other Suzuki GSX600FW years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 GSX600FW | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 GSX600FW | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki GSX600FW?
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 1998 Suzuki GSX600FW?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Suzuki GSX600FW a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GSX600FW model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.