2008 Suzuki GSX1300R: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
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 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Took my motorcycle in during the initial in 2008. Inspection, nothing done.june 22,2016 made a right turn to get on expressway, the engine died.towed the bike home, test battery all ok. Wiggled the wire coming from the ignition and the bike started.suzuki and the dealer refuse to fix the recalled defective part. There apperasto be a short in the wie coming from the ignition.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2016
“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 want that the defective part be replace.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2010
“When riding at a stable speed, motorcycle will lose power and speed with no change in throttle position. This occurs in 3rd through 6th gear, 6500-7500 rpms, in speeds ranging from 30-75 mph. This problem results in a decrease in speed from 3-6 mph before bike recovers. Upon recovery, bike will jerk forward, causing a very unsafe increase in speed. When this happens while turning or trying to take evasive measures, it amounts to a very serious safety issue. This occurs on the 2008 suzuki gsxr-600. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2008
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“Tl*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.”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2008
“When riding at a stable speed, motorcycle will lose power and speed with no change in throttle position. This occurs in 3rd through 6th gear, 6500-7500 rpms, in speeds ranging from 30-75 mph. This problem results in a decrease in speed from 3-6 mph before bike recovers. Upon recovery, bike will jerk forward, causing a very unsafe increase in speed. When this happens while turning or trying to take evasive measures, it amounts to a very serious safety issue. This occurs on the suzuki gsxr-600, not the gsxr-1300r but there is no where to designate this on the form. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Oct 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
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Is the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R reliable?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 2008 Suzuki GSX1300R have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. 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.