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2004 Suzuki GSX-R600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, 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 recalls1Lowest repair rate 30%Owner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage50kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600 has problems

2 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
Service brakes21

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

1 recall

2004 Suzuki GSX-R600 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

2004 vs. every other GSX-R600 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-R600 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GSX-R600 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V449000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10638377 · Sep 23, 2014 · 60,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSXR600 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FEMUR AND SHATTERED…
Complaint 10595891 · Jun 3, 2014 · 40,000 miles

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