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Suzuki GSX-R1000Model year report

2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,250miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,250 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the underbody shields and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “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 most likely should be replaced. He sent photos of the frame to Suzuki motors almost a month and a half ago. Three weeks into the process they had a service rep from the dealer come to my house and took pics of the other parts of my motorcycle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10275785, filed 2009-07, 7,320 miles

Brakes: “Front brakes locked up on 2006 gsxr 1000, causing front end of motorcycle to slide out. Front brake pistons and pads did not retract as supposed to prior to crash, causing more drag and heat build up. With more heat built up, the brake fluid and any trapped air, expanded and caused the caliper pistons and pads to engage the rotor suddenly and caused brake lock up. Rider was ejected from the motorcycle at around 30 MPH and rolled for around 50 feet. Bike slid on its side and had extensive body and controls damage. Rider was taken to er and underwent several hours of tests, xrays, ctscans, etc. …”

NHTSA complaint #10549800, filed 2013-10, 23,300 miles

Engine: “I have an 06 gsxr 1000. My bike is having the same problem as the 07 recall which is: due to improper shape of the internal mechanism that moves the isc valve, the valve may remain in the open position instead of moving to the correct start-up position. This can result in no-load engine idle speeds as high as 5000 RPM the next time the engine is started. If the rider chooses to operate the motorcycle in this condition, the rider may have difficulty operating the motorcycle, which could result in a crash. …”

NHTSA complaint #10534967, filed 2013-08, 20,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,320 and 20,000 miles.

67%0–1033%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200620072009201322014
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki GSX-R1000

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200873,8041———Not enough data
2007241,2002———Falling
200668,2502———Not enough data
200551,7502———Not enough data
200152,2000———Not enough data

All Suzuki GSX-R1000 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,250 miles and the middle half falls between 7,320 and 20,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.