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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

YearWhyComplaints
2007High complaint rate51
2006High complaint rate44

Every GSX-R600 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201311
201201
201101
201002
200923
200863
2007avoid511
2006avoid441
200561
200421
200331
200231
200121
200020
199941
199810
199711

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 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.