2006 Suzuki GSX-R600
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.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 38 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 44 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing starter assembly and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2013-08-18
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, 2012-03-31
Fuel system, gasoline
24% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Fuel system, other
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing fuel injection system and delivery.
Structure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and underbody shields.
Show complaint excerpts
2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 frame broke behind the handle bars which caused fatal injuries. *nj (Lawyer on behalf of deceased)
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-02
My son was riding up our road on his Suzuki GSX-R600. When he hit his brakes to a void hitting a cat. The front frame of his motorcycle broke apart. At the weld. All the welds on this frame let go.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-10
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-11-18Service brakes13V449000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V449000 · Service brakes
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 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.