Suzuki GSX-R600 years to avoid
The Suzuki GSX-R600 years to avoid are 2007, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2012 is the cleanest year on record.
128
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
1997–2013
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
GSX-R600 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 44 |
Every GSX-R600 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 51 | 1 | |
| 2006avoid | 44 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Suzuki GSX-R600 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the GSX-R600 years to avoid are 2007, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2012.
What is the best year for the Suzuki GSX-R600?
By complaint volume, 2012 has the cleanest NHTSA record among GSX-R600 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Suzuki GSX-R600 have?
Across all model years, the GSX-R600 has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 128 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.