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2006 Suzuki GSX-R750Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R750, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 complaints130 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R750 has problems

13 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
Engine and engine cooling60
Fuel system, gasoline60
Power train20
Electrical system10
Engine10

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

1 recall

2006 Suzuki GSX-R750 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-R750 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-R750 median. How we score

'96'97'99'00'01'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GSX-R750 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

GENTLEMEN I OWN A 2006 SUZUKI GSXR 750 SPORT BIKE AND TO PUT IT LIGHTLY, I AM SCARED TO RIDE IT. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE BIKE WHILE RIDING AT AN AVERAGE SPEED AT AROUND 4000-6000 RPM'S, WITH JUST A MINUTE CHANGE IN ACCELERATION THE BIKE ACCELERATES AND DECELERATES UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS IS A GREAT…
Complaint 10278609 · Jul 29, 2009 · 14,102 miles
AT LOW RPM'S OR OPENING THROTTLE FROM STOP, THE THROTTLE ABRUPTLY ENGAGES AND JERKS ME FORWARD IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER. THIS COULD BE SERIOUS IF I WERE TO LOOSE CONTROL OR TAKE MY ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE ROAD OR VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
Complaint 10277420 · Jul 20, 2009 · 900 miles
I PURCHASED A 2006 GSX-R750 IN APRIL 2008 WITH 3000 MILES ON IT. THE FI LIGHT AND DISPLAY GO ON AND STAY ON, WITH NO CODE BEING LODGED WITH THE ONBOARD COMPUTER. I HAVE HAD IT CLEARED TWICE AND THE FAULT RECURS. THE BIKE GETS POOR GAS MILEAGE, HAS POOR THROTTLE RESPONSE AND OCCASIONALLY STUMBLES ON…
Complaint 10241976 · Sep 12, 2008 · 3,000 miles

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