2008 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 recalls and problems

The 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 has 1 recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2008 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 14 Gsx-R1000 model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

7complaints

4crashes

0fires

3injuries

6,607median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Oct 18, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V449000 · 208,966 vehicles

Problem: 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, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.

Risk: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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 campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008 vs. other Suzuki Gsx-R1000 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R1000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R1000, the latest from Oct 18, 2013 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R1000?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (4), power train (1), steering (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.