Suzuki GSX1300R Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Suzuki GSX1300R (1999–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 11. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (12 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All GSX1300R model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 1,070 | 2 | 3 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 8,873 | 2 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure12 43%
- Engine cooling5 18%
- Vehicle speed control3 11%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 7.1%
- Other or unknown2 7.1%
- Electrical system2 7.1%
- Tires1 3.6%
- Seats1 3.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2008: “I received a safety recall letter from Suzuki,and their distributor Suzuki del caribe,inc. Around feb/2010, the safety recall id #79259 , during the same month and year 02/2010, I take my motorcycle to the Suzuki premises in pr and they replaced the rectifier, then after a year I take the motorcycle back with the same problem,they replaced,then about month ago,the replacement part failed again,now Suzuki,establish that my motorcycle is not under safety recall campaign,and reject to replace the part in question,I have made several attempts but the results have been fruitless,please I only…”
NHTSA complaint #10621639, filed 2014-08, 1,000 miles1999: “The fuel screens in the '99 model year fuel pump clog up completely causing the motorcycle to stall. The screen on my bike was removed by my local dealer at my insistance and cost and was completely blocked by a copper colored residue. I had been complaining about the stalling for three years without any resolution before I demanded that the screen be replaced. This issue is incorrectly addressed by a voluntary recall by Suzuki. The voluntary recall replaces the screens inside the fuel injectors and the screen inside the tank but not the screen inside the pump itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10049057, filed 2003-12, 8,873 miles2000: “I am filing this report as a matter of caution and not due to a failure that has already occurred. I own this particular model motorcycle and have been made aware of several subframe failures. These failures are due to a defect resulting in an actual breakage of the rear subframe. The breakage in the subframe presents a serious hazzard to the driver and any potential passenger. …”
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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. Methodology