1999 Suzuki Hayabusa
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
4 of 6 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
Power train
2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and axle hubs.
Show complaint excerpts
I noticed a "Clunk" The rear drive hub was damaged. The dealer and am. Suzuki agreed to replace the damper, but identified the defective rear hub as "Cosemetic" Only and refused to replace it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-27
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline and engine and engine cooling
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel injection system.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-10-13Engine and engine cooling99V270000 Vehicle description: motorcycles. The spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break allowing the cam chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets. If the chain jumps to the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Suzuki Hayabusa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V270000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa 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 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa 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.