Total Complaints
2 filings
SUZUKI GSX-R600 · model year
2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2004SUZUKIGSX-R600 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2004 GSX-R600 is service brakes with 2 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2004 GSX-R600. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
Recalls (1)
13V44900018/10/2013
SERVICE BRAKES
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 r
Recent Complaints
20140923SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V449000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
20140603CrashSERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSXR600 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FEMUR AND SHATTERED PELVIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mileage: 40,000
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 have?▼
The 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600?▼
Yes, the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600?▼
The most-complained component for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 is SERVICE BRAKES with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.