repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 Suzuki GSX-R600Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 13V-449 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 18, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Fuel system, gasoline
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, other
4Structure4 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control
1Power train
1Tires
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 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.
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-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 fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THROTTLE RESPONSE ON MY 2006 GRXR 600 HAS BEEN TERRIBLE SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE BIKE. IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE THROTTLE CONTROL AT SLOW CORNERING SPEEDS. SUZUKI HAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE WITH THIS BIKE SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OR…
I PURCHASED IT NEW AND IT NOW HAS OVER 6000 MILES. THE TRANSITION FROM OFF THROTTLE TO SLIGHTLY ON THROTTLE OR THE OTHER WAY AROUND IS EXTREMELY JERKY. IT IS VERY ANNOYING. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR MOST OF THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THE BIKE. I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER, STREET AND TRACK, (10…
ABRUPT ON/OFF THROTTLE CAN CAUSE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED RAPID DECELERATION AND ACCELERATION, DESTABILIZE THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOWER ENGINE RPM'S (4,000-6,000 RPM) AND SEEMS MOST PREVALENT AT HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES (205+…
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