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2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-449 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints68 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 13, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has problems

6 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
Structure33
Service brakes22
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 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.

30%repaired · 2015 Q1

Service brakes

Recall 13V-449 · Oct 18, 2013 · 208,966 vehicles · 63,082 repaired

Risk. As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

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

2006 vs. every other GSX-R1000 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-R1000 median. How we score

'01'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GSX-R1000 owners report

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

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS ABOUT MY 06 GSXR 1000. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRAME CRACKING UNDER STRESS. I TOOK THE FRAME TO A LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK IN IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THE FRAME WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND THAT IT…
Complaint 10275785 · Jul 5, 2009 · 7,320 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE RIDING OVER A BUMP AT 95 MPH, THE MAIN FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND NOT…
Complaint 10200651 · Aug 24, 2007 · 9,000 miles
MY SON WAS RIDING HIS 2006 SUZUKI GSX R1000 ON THE INTERSTATE (75 MPH). THE FRAME BROKE AND HE WENT DOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. *NM
Complaint 10169299 · Sep 26, 2006 · 4,198 miles

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