Total Complaints
1 filings
SUZUKI GZ250 · model year
2006 SUZUKI GZ250
1 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006SUZUKIGZ250 carries 1 consumer safety complaint 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 2006 GZ250 is tires with 1 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 2006 GZ250. 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.
1
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 |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 |
Recalls (1)
07V51500005/11/2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTOR ON AFFECTED GS500 MOTORCYCLES AND THE REAR AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON AFFECTED GZ250 MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE REFLEX REFLECTORS HAVE A REF
Recent Complaints
20070413TIRES
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GZ250. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH IN FIRST THOUGH THIRD GEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE ON THE FRONT TIRE WAS LOW. THE DEALER CORRECTED THE AIR PRESSURE. DURING THE SECOND WEEK IN APRIL 2007 THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AGAIN. THE DEALER FELT THE SHAKING ON THE REAR TIRE AND NOTICED NINE BROKEN SPOKES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 5,000 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED MARINA SUZUKI REPLACED ENTIRE WHEEL BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 08/27/07 *TR
Mileage: 5,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 have?▼
The 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250?▼
Yes, the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 is TIRES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 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.