1999 Suzuki GSX1300R: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I have not had a failure, but some of my friends have. I would like someone to look into the rear sub-frame failurs. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2001
“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. *ak”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2001
“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. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Feb 2000
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“While slowly driving across a parking lot, when increasing the throttle, motorcycle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a crash/injuries. Cause unknown. . *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 1999
“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.*ak”Owner report · Structure
“A large number of reports of this component failing on 1999 & 2000 models has generated my concern. Failures have been reported since 1999 and suzuki has not acknowledged a problem. Owners of these model years suzuki gsx1300r motorcycles need to be made aware of the potential failure of the subframe under normal usage. Reports have been made that a uk based engineering consulting firm has examined three individual subframes from these model year gsx1300r's and pronounced them "not fit for their designated purpose". Please look into this issue on behalf of the thousands of owners of this motorcycle.*ak”Owner report · Structure
“Suzuki great britain provides free replacement of the aluminum subframe with a steel version. I think suzuki usa shold do the same. *ak”Owner report · Structure
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER, OR THE FIRST GENERATION RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER, WITH A NEW OIL-DAMPED RATCHET-TYPE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW TENSION ADJUSTER OIL SUPPLY HOSE AND A NEW CAM CHAIN GUIDE.
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
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Is the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine. 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.