2000 Suzuki GSX1300R Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 64%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R, 64% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #761529, filed 2002-05“Went riding on a saturday and noticed motorcycle was handling very weird and it actually seemed to be longer than normal. When I got home I noticed the back half of my motorcycle was several inches lower than normal and the rear tire was less than an inch from the rear fender. After an inspection of motorcycle, the subframe broke on both sides, causing the back half of the bike to fall over 4-6 inches. The failure put a hole in my exhaust and burned a good portion of the stock body work. …”
NHTSA complaint #760214, filed 2002-04“I am not reporting a failure. Rather I am reporting that I am materially impacted by the rear subframe failures on Suzuki GSX1300R motorcycles (several in uk; as many as 40 worldwide) because Suzuki refuses to recall and replace the failing subframes. I am impacted because no aftermarket luggage manufacturer will produce luggage for a motorcycle with known rear subframe failures. Suzuki's position on this issue is completely unreasonable; they say the GSX1300R was 'not designed to carry luggage'. …”
NHTSA complaint #734387, filed 2000-10“This problem is common among early year Suzuki hayabusas. My subframe has not failed, but I am concerned about my safety and also passengers that ride on my motorcycle. I would like a recall done on this part and have a replacement made of steel put on the motorcycle at no cost. In europe, Suzuki was required to recall this part, but dealers here in the united states are unaware of any problem, and Suzuki will not extend the recall here. Failure of this component may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash. Feel free to contact me with any questions.”
NHTSA complaint #760645, filed 2002-04“Aluminum subframes on these motorcycles have failed, in great britain they are replaced by the manufacturer with steel subframes, but not here. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761422”
NHTSA complaint #10008834, filed 2002-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 64% |
| 1999 | 5 | 45% |
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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.
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