2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by body and structure (4) and brakes (3). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,200 miles. Of all complaints, 11 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 12 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Vehicle speed control11 46%
- Body and structure4 17%
- Brakes3 13%
- Fuel system2 8.3%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
- Engine cooling1 4.2%
Example complaints
Vehicle speed control: “I was riding in the c mode for about 10 mins before turning the motorcycle off for a minute or two. I started the motorcycle and continued my ride. A couple of minutes later I was in a curve going about 15-20 MPH when the motorcycle begin to slide. The rode was free of any objects\fluids that would cause a slide. The slide was caused by the rear tire spinning and loosing grip. I had not increase the throttle when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10202110, filed 2007-09, 1,032 milesBody and structure: “I have a 2007 Suzuki gsx-r 1000 sportsbike and the frame broke in half at the welds. It is a very clean break at the welds. I have searched online and found many other complaints of the same issue for the same bike. Suzuki does have a recall on the 05/06 gsxr 1000 fro the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10297779, filed 2010-01, 9,123 milesBrakes: “Suzuki will not perform the recall on my brake for the master cylinder. The bike has no front brakes and they will not send me the new parts to do the repair. They are telling I must pay to get it towed to a dealer 2 hrs from my house to get it repaired. If they won't pay for the tow then they need to send me the part so I can complete the repair myself.”
NHTSA complaint #11408461, filed 2021-04Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki gsx-r 1000. The contact stated that during winter and fall months the clutch became inoperable. The dealer made three attempts to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The current mileage was 12,524. The failure mileage was 1200.”
NHTSA complaint #10367290, filed 2010-11, 1,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 860 and 6,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V449000Oct 18, 2013Service brakesCovers: Suzuki GSX-R1000 2005–2013, GSX-R600 2004–2013, GSX-R750 2004–2013
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master…
- 07V362000Aug 15, 2007Vehicle speed controlCovers: Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007
On certain motorcycles, each time the ignition switch is turned off, the engine control module (ecm) pre-sets the position of the idle speed control (isc) valve for subsequent engine starting by opening the valve completely and then closing it to a start-up…
Recall details for the 2007 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.
- 10226253Oct 26, 2022Equipment, Brakes. Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
- 10226252Oct 24, 2022Equipment, Brakes. Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
- 10032805Apr 27, 2009Body and structure. Suzuki motorcycle service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Non completion of gsxr100k5k6 frame inspection and brace installation campaign. No model years listed.
- 10025347Jan 29, 2008Engine cooling. Additional service manual information - water hose installation for model gsx-r1000k7-k8.
Other model years of the Suzuki GSX-R1000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 3,804 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 24 | 1,200 | 2 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2006 | 6 | 8,250 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 1,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 2,200 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki GSX-R1000 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is reported most often?
Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 11 complaints (46% of the total), followed by body and structure with 4.
Has the 2007 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 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,200 miles and the middle half falls between 860 and 6,000 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.