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2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Power train10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 08V-249 · Jun 3, 2008 · 9,109 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF LIGHTING AND/OR STALLING OF THE ENGINE, INCREASING THE RISK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other GSX-1300RK8 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GSX-1300RK8 median. How we score

'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GSX-1300RK8 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I JUST CALL SUZUKI [PHONE] TO RECEIVE SERVICE ON A RECALL FOR MY MOTORCYCLE THEY DENY TO GAVE ME THE SERVICE BECAUSE THEY CANT FIND THE VIN NUMBER. THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS A 2 RECALL ONE FOR THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR THAT MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION AND THE OTHER ONE FOR IGNITION KEY. *TR
Complaint 10469707 · Aug 8, 2012 · 6,800 miles

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