2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. Consumer states electric problem with bike. The consumer stated the bike has been to the dealer four times for problems with the starter/ voltage regulator and the bike continues to cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10374597, filed 2011-01Related recalls
- 16V018000Jan 19, 2016Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008…Covers: Suzuki GSX-R600 2008–2010, GSX1300R 2008–2012, AN400 2008–2012 +7 more
- 11V108000Feb 23, 2011Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 motorcycles manufactured from july 2007 through september 2009, equipped with regulator/rectifier…Covers: Suzuki GSX-R600 2008–2009, GSX1300R 2008–2010, VL800 2008–2010 +8 more
Electrical system: other model years
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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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