1998 Suzuki Katana Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 30, 1998 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Katana years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Suzuki Katana so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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1998 Suzuki Katana recalls (1)

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Structure:bodyApr 29, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V087000 · 4,103 vehicles

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.

Other Suzuki Katana years

1999 Katana →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 Katana10
2001 Katana10
2000 Katana10
1999 Katana10
199801

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Katana?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki Katana?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 Suzuki Katana a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Katana model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.