MYRModel Year Report

2006 Suzuki GSX-R600

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2006 Suzuki GSX-R600
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:22:50.207Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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STARTED UP THE BIKE AND IT FELT KIND OF SLUGGISH. RODE ABOUT 10 MILES AND THE BIKE CUT OFF ON ME AND ALL I COULD SMELL WAS BURNING ELECTRONICS AND THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE RECTIFIER THAT WAS ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130818

I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE AT NIGHT AND MY MOTORCYCLE LOST ALL POWER, THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ANYTHING JUST DIED. IF THERE WOULD OF BEEN ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND ME THEN I COULD OF EASILY BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120331

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, other — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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2006 SUZUKI GSX-R600 FRAME BROKE BEHIND THE HANDLE BARS WHICH CAUSED FATAL INJURIES. *NJ (LAWYER ON BEHALF OF DECEASED)

NHTSA ODI report, 20091102

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

2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V449000 (service brakes) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 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.