MYRModel Year Report

2005 Suzuki GSX-R600

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2005 Suzuki GSX-R600
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:22:54.134Z

Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki GSX-R600 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 2002: 1 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 38 complaints 2006 2007: 44 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2013
2005: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
20021
20042
20055
200638
200744
20085
20091
20100
20110
20120
20131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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ON JUNE 2021 I RECIVED A RECALL PLANFET FROM SUZUKY USA THAT MY 2005 SUZUKY GXRZ 600 HAS A RECALL ON THE MASTER CILINDER FRONT BRACKES AFTER I RECIVED THAT NOTICE I CALL THE PHONE NUMBER THAT WAS ON THE NOTICE AFTER I CALL THEY GAVED ME 2 DIFERENTS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250205

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150618

I WAS RIDING AT 30MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BRAKE MY BIKE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I ENDED HITTING A CURB DUE TO MY BIKE WOULDN'T BRAKE AND I CRASHED I ENDED FLYING OFF MY BIKE HITTING A WALL FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME I WAS HURT, DUE TO ACCIDENT I'M...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150618

BIKE AT HIGH RPM'S 14-15K HAS A ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP AND PICK BACK UP AND TAKE OFF ACTION. I HAVE A 2005 GSXR 600. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THIS AND ITS LOOKING LIKE IT WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY....I.E. NEW FUEL INJECTORS AND/OR A NEW ECM!

NHTSA ODI report, 20090730

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131118 — 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, corrosio

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's camp

Campaign 13V449000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V449000 (service brakes) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.