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2000 Suzuki GSX1300R problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 12 complaints on file for the 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

12

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other GSX1300R years?

GSX1300R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted14 complaints1999: 14 complaints2000: 12 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 4 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 7 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 0 complaints
GSX1300R NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure758%
Engine325%
Transmission217%

Does the 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E052000OtherAugust 15, 2008 · 10,000 units

Defect

MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.

00V319000EngineOctober 11, 2000 · 8,511 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SPRING IN THE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER CAN BREAK. EXCESSIVE SLACK WILL DEVELOP IN THE CAM CHAIN, ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO JUMP TO THE WRONG POSITION ON THE CAM SHAFT SPROCKETS.

Consequence

SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR, CAUSING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER, OR THE FIRST GENERATION RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER, WITH A NEW OIL-DAMPED RATCHET-TYPE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW TENSION ADJUSTER OIL SUPPLY HOSE AND A NEW CAM CHAIN GUIDE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE ALUMINUM SUBFRAME WAS RECALLED BY SUZUKI OF EUROPE FOR BEING DEFECTIVE. THERE HAVE NOW BEEN SEVERAL DOCUMENTED FAILURES HERE IN THE US. ALSO, AN INDEPENDENT TESTING COMPANY IN EUROPE TESTED THE SUBFRAMES AND FOUND THEM TO BE DEFECTIVE BY DESIGN. SUZUKI OF AMERICA IS IGNORING THE PROBLEM AND I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure

“RECALL 00V319000 WAS COMPLETED AT TRACK-N-TRAIL, HOWEVER THEY DID NOT DO THE RECALL TO EVEN IDLE CAUSING OTHER COMPONENTS TO NOT WORK CORRECTLY, CONSUMER TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER TO REDO RECALL AND REPAIR THE FOLLOWING: THE STARTER WHICH JUMPED GEARS AND LOCKED UP WAS REPLACED, A CRACKED CASE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine

“SPOUSE PARKED IN FRONT OF A STORE.PUT IN PARK, SIT THERE AWHILE FILLING OUT PAPERWORK AND THEN WENT INSIDE. SLIGHT INCLINE TO REAR OF VEHICLE. WHEN DRIVER GOT OUT, LEFT PASSENGER IN VEHICLE.PASSENGER HEARD POP AND VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. PASSENGER SCARED AND DEPARTED VEHICLE AND DRAGGED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 1, 2001 · crash

2000 Suzuki GSX1300R — common questions

Is the 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R reliable?

The record is thin — 12 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2000 GSX1300R problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (7 complaints), engine (3 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Suzuki GSX1300R. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.