1997 Suzuki GSX-R600

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1997 Suzuki GSX-R600
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:25.605Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 2002: 1 complaint 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2006: 38 complaints 2006 2007: 44 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 38 complaints 2006 2007: 44 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 38 complaints 2006 2007: 44 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013

1997: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
19971
20021
20042
20055
200638
200744
20085
20091
20100
20110
20120
20131

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

When driving over a bump the steering started shaking. Owner lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident. Please provide details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-06-29Fuel system, gasoline98V133000 Vehicle description: motorcycles. The gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel pump mounting plate can lose its ability to provide a tight seal, allowing fuel to drip from the gasket.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned fuel pump gasket on these motorcycles.

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V133000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.