1999 Suzuki GSX1300R Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,873miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,873 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Body and structure5 45%
- Other or unknown2 18%
- Brakes1 9.1%
- Engine cooling1 9.1%
- Fuel system1 9.1%
- Seats1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “There have been many reports of subframes failing (breaking at the weld) on 1999 and 2000 Suzuki, hayabusa motorcycles. In 2001 Suzuki went to steel subframes rather than the aluminum subframes of the earlier models. Some failures have caused accidents and injuries. Suzuki does not seem to want to remedy this problem for the owners of 99 and 00 year models.”
NHTSA complaint #760454, filed 2002-04Other or unknown: “00 v 319 000/tension adjuster spring: dealer, hinds motor sport, lewis, oh; phone# 740/548-5448, burned up consumer's motorcycle while performing recall repairs. Can NHTSA assist in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #883589, filed 2001-03Brakes: “Timing chain is stretching quickly, and if braking, it will will break the motor case. Motorcylce has only 2,000 miles. It was checked at 600 miles. Dealer showed consumer an article about chains stretching. They are aware of the problem. Also, consuemr has metal pieces sticking out of the seat. Consumer complained to the deaelr & was told to buy an aftermarket seat that they had nothing to do with.”
NHTSA complaint #867071, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,873 and 8,873 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V319000Oct 11, 2000Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Suzuki GSX1300R 1999–2000
Vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. Excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.
- 99V270000Oct 12, 1999Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Suzuki GSX1300R 1999, Hayabusa 1999
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break allowing the cam chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets. If the chain jumps to the wrong position, severe engine damage could occur causing…
Recall details for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE99062Motorcycle stallingClosed · Oct 5, 1999
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. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10025543Apr 29, 2008Equipment. Service manual correction - front fork installation.
Other model years of the Suzuki GSX1300R
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 1,070 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 8,873 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Suzuki GSX1300R model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 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 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,873 miles and the middle half falls between 8,873 and 8,873 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.