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Suzuki GSX-R600Model year report

2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,700miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (1) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns 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

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. While approaching a red light and attempting to switch to neutral, the motorcycle stalled and did not restart. After a few attempts, the motorcycle restarted and unknown warning indicators flashed on and off. The motorcycle was driven to the contact's residence. Afterwards, the motorcycle would not start. The contact also stated that the regulator rectifier was replaced in 2016 by the dealer (house of motorcycles in vista, california). The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11054270, filed 2017-12, 45,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owned a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle tipped over and was involved in a single vehicle crash. A police report was not filed. The contact went to the hospital to treat serious injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance yard. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 8,700.”

NHTSA complaint #10409044, filed 2011-06, 8,700 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Riding my '08 Suzuki gsxr-600 per normal operation, I notice that it starts to lose power. This is a vehicle that has just over 1000 miles (barely past break-in) and is less than 6 mos old. When I try to roll on more throttle, there is 0 response from the machine. It then arbitrarily 'kicks in' which gives the same sort of response as popping the clutch. This happens only after the vehicle is warmed up to normal operating temps. Once it happens, it continues to happen, somewhat intermittently but often. This behavior has caused me to almost wreck in a curve more than once. …”

NHTSA complaint #10250737, filed 2008-12, 800 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 800 and 45,000 miles.

67%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,700 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20082011220172
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 2008 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki GSX-R600

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200858,7003———Not enough data
2007446,9141——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2006384,2501——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2005513,5001———Not enough data

All Suzuki GSX-R600 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 1.

Has the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 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 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,700 miles and the middle half falls between 800 and 45,000 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.