2006 Suzuki Katana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Katana years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Suzuki Katana. That is the most of any Katana model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Suzuki Katana 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 | 100% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Suzuki Katana recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Suzuki Katana.
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.
Tl*the contact owned a 2006 suzuki katana. While decelerating from approximately 60 mph, the contact felt heat on his right calf. He looked down and noticed flames coming from under the seat. The contact then applied the front and rear brakes, but the rear brakes failed. The bike sustained major…
Other Suzuki Katana years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Katana | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Katana | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Katana | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Katana | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Katana?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Katana?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.