1999 Suzuki Hayabusa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Hayabusa years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Hayabusa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa 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 | 4 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Suzuki Hayabusa recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break allowing the cam chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets. If the chain jumps to the wrong position, severe engine damage could occur causing sudden engine failure.
Risk: Sudden engine failure could cause the rear wheel to lockup, disturbing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.
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.
I would like to bring to your attention of improper welding of the aluminum subframe ( located under passenger seat ) on the '19992000 suzuki hayabusa. There have been incidents of the subframe breaking at the welds, from what i understand suzuki is not taking responsibility on any type of recall…
Have seen and read reports that the aluminum subframe on this '99 motorcycle is unsafe. It is suspected that this critical component will fail with greater frequency over time due to fatique. Nlm
As i have said my subframe has not failed yet but others have, this is very dangerous, please look into this, suzuki is doing nothing about this in the u.s.a. But they have recalled and replaced them in the u.k. Why only in the u.k. ? Thank you nlm
Interested in possible recall campign with suzuki; no personal failures, but a disproportionate number of others have had this failure occur. No safety defect listed. *ak
I noticed a "clunk" the rear drive hub was damaged. The dealer and am. Suzuki agreed to replace the damper, but identified the defective rear hub as "cosemetic" only and refused to replace it. The cam chain tensioner failed in october 1999 at the same time the fuel injection system-fuel pump…
Other Suzuki Hayabusa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hayabusa | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Hayabusa | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Hayabusa | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa?
Owners most often report structure, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Hayabusa model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.