2008 Suzuki GSX-R600: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 5 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system; the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* 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. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2017
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 suzuki gsx-r600. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stalled. As a result, the vehicle tipped over and was involved in a single vehicle crash. A police report was not filed. The contact went to the hospital to treat serious injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an insurance yard. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 8,700.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2011
“2008 suzuki gsx-r600. Consumer states electric problem with bike. *tgw 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. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2009
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE HEAT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION, HEAT GENERATED ON THE POWER MODULE CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO DEFORM, AND LIFT OF THE CASE.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2008 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
Check your exact GSX-R600 by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 reliable?
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R600 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.