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Suzuki GSX1300RModel year report

2008 Suzuki GSX1300R Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,070miles, 7 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 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,070 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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

Engine cooling: “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 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The problem has been labeled the herky jerkies. While riding at any RPM when the rear wheel speed matches engine speed the throttle shuts off abruptly with no warning, throwing you forward overloading the front wheel. When the wheel slows enough that the ecu calls for fuel it delivers a large amount of fuel and the bike jerks forward unloading the front wheel causing an unrecoverable front wheel slide (while leaned over in a turn). There is a large amount of people including myself working on the problem, we have discovered ways to mask the problem but no resolution to date. …”

NHTSA complaint #10232732, filed 2008-06, 4,000 miles

Tires: “The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki gsx 650fs (na). While driving less than 50 MPH and attempting to switch from fifth to sixth gear, the vehicle did not engage. The contact heard a loud clunking sound. The rear tire locked and ejected the occupant from the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to his elbow, which required stitches, in addition to back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact is still awaiting a diagnostic. The failure and current mileages were 2,188.”

NHTSA complaint #10246222, filed 2008-10, 2,188 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,188 miles.

86%0–100%10–2514%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,070 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 GSX1300R → · 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki GSX1300R

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200871,0702———Not enough data
200011—1———Not enough data
1999118,8732———Not enough data

All Suzuki GSX1300R model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2008 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 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,070 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 2,188 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.