Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI GSXR600 · model year
2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003SUZUKIGSXR600 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, 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 2003 GSXR600 is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings with 1 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1) and power train:driveline:driveshaft (1). 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 2003 GSXR600. 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
Recalls (1)
08E05200015/08/2008
EQUIPMENT
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
Recent Complaints
20031107POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
WHEN THE BIKE IS IDLING THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND. TOOK BIKE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT CHAIN, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
20030522SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES IN THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DEPRESS AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED UNLESS THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE OCCURRENCE, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. *JB *CB *JB
Mileage: 4,860
20030401FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SUZUKI GSXR 600 ON 03/27/2003. I TOOK IT FOR IT'S FIRST TEST DRIVE ON 03/28/2003. NINE MILES INTO THE TRIP I ALMOST CRASHED ON THE OFF RAMP OF THE INTERSTATE AS THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THE GAS I HAD SMELLED WHILE DRIVING WAS SUDDENLY MUCH STRONGER. I THEN REALIZED I WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE, THE BIKE WAS DRENCHED IN GASOLINE, AND I HAD BEEN SPRAYING GASOLINE DOWN THE ROAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS DRIVING. I WAS PICKED UP BY THE MERCHANT WHO SOLD ME THE BIKE. AFTER INSPECTING IT IN THEIR SHOP, THEY FOUND THAT SUZUKI HAD NEVER ATTACHED THE GAS LINE. THEY ADVISED THE GAS LINE HAD NEVER BEEN UNATTACHED BEFORE AND THAT IT WAS SUZUKI'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THIS WAS ATTACHED. SUZUKI WAS CONTACTED BY THE MERCHANT, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE MOTORCYCLE AND BELIEVE I SHOULD KEEP THIS MOTORCYCLE THAT NOW AFTER BEING DETAILED STILL IS COVERED IN GASOLINE AND SMELLS LIKE A 20 YEAR OLD LAWN
Mileage: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 have?▼
The 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600?▼
Yes, the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Is the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 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.
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