2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 13,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 13,500 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. 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.
- Brakes4 80%
- Electrical system2 40%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I have owned a 2005 Suzuki gsx-r 600 for the past 5 years. I got a manufacturer safety recall notice on my front brake master cylinder so I contacted my local Suzuki dealership to have the free service done on my motorcycle. I dropped my motorcycle off at the dealership on 8/2/18. I was told the dealership was still waiting on the parts from the manufacturer and it would be a few days or maybe even a week before the dealership could work on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11122891, filed 2018-08, 15,000 milesElectrical system: “I was driving down the road and a car pulled out in front of me and I couldn't stop. The brakes would not hold. I t-boned the car resulting in near fatal injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10726102, filed 2015-06, 21,247 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 13V449000Oct 18, 2013Service brakesCovers: Suzuki GSX-R600 2004–2013, GSX-R750 2004–2013, GSX-R1000 2005–2013
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…
Recall details for the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 → · 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10226253Oct 26, 2022Equipment, Brakes. Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
- 10226252Oct 24, 2022Brakes, Equipment. Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
- 10019756Mar 21, 2006Body and structure. Service manual correction - cowling brace bolt tightening.
Other model years of the Suzuki GSX-R600
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 8,700 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 44 | 6,914 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 38 | 4,250 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 5 | 13,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki GSX-R600 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 13,500 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 15,000 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 30, 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.