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SteeringPart report

2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
375miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 375 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2008 Suzuki 1000 gsxr. Consumer states accident was caused due to a loosened handle bar grip that slid down the frame. The consumer was informed by an expert that the handle bars were not installed correctly and they slipped down the frame. The consumer stated even though the police came on the scene, no police report was filed, due to him not having any insurance.”

NHTSA complaint #10314274, filed 2010-04, 375 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008114%

Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Brakes
4 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000

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.

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