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2008 Suzuki GSX1300rProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300r, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-018 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 29%Owner complaints72 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage24kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 2, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300r has problems

7 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 system20
Engine and engine cooling21
Vehicle speed control20
Tires11

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

2 recalls

2008 Suzuki GSX1300r 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.

29%repaired · 2017 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 16V-018 · Jan 19, 2016 · 68,344 vehicles · 19,850 repaired

Risk. If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 11V-108 · Feb 23, 2011 · 73,426 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING…

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 GSX1300r 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 GSX1300r median. How we score

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In owners' words

What GSX1300r owners report

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

TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE IN DURING THE INITIAL IN 2008. INSPECTION, NOTHING DONE.JUNE 22,2016 MADE A RIGHT TURN TO GET ON EXPRESSWAY, THE ENGINE DIED.TOWED THE BIKE HOME, TEST BATTERY ALL OK. WIGGLED THE WIRE COMING FROM THE IGNITION AND THE BIKE STARTED.SUZUKI AND THE DEALER REFUSE TO FIX THE RECALLED…
Complaint 10882305 · Jul 2, 2016 · 48,000 miles
WHEN RIDING AT A STABLE SPEED, MOTORCYCLE WILL LOSE POWER AND SPEED WITH NO CHANGE IN THROTTLE POSITION. THIS OCCURS IN 3RD THROUGH 6TH GEAR, 6500-7500 RPMS, IN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 30-75 MPH. THIS PROBLEM RESULTS IN A DECREASE IN SPEED FROM 3-6 MPH BEFORE BIKE RECOVERS. UPON RECOVERY, BIKE WILL…
Complaint 10246061 · Oct 20, 2008 · 230 miles

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