2002 Suzuki Hayabusa problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid (1) · Power Train:clutch Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2016-02-24 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 (na) suzuki hayabusa motorcycle. the contact stated that the motorcycle was inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery had been overcharged and leaked sulphuric acid. as a result, the battery and rectifier needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manuf…”
2004-12-06 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 5,100 mi“the bracket holding the tip over sensor broke. motorcycle became totally disabled and stalled. consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer, and the motorcycle was repaired at consumer's expense. *ak…”
2004-08-20 · Unknown Or Other“while driving under 30 mph my motorcycle's chain snapped. manufacturer and dealership were contacted. *ak this failure caused significant damage to the under side of the bike totaling $2300. the consumer paid for the repair because the manufacturer refused assistance. *nm…”
2003-08-14 · Electrical System:ignition“there would be a loud noise coming from the ignition when starting up the motorcycle. dealer notified.*ak…”
2003-06-02 · Electrical System:starter Assembly · 7,500 mi“i have a 2002 hayabusa motorcycle. about a month ago when attempting to start the bike the starter gear would slip and i would hear an abnormally loud clanking sound. finally, i attempted to start the bike and the starter would not engage, (just spinning up). i had to have the bike towed ($75) to the dealer who is aware of the issue. when i call…”
2002-05-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid“consumer states there is brake fluid in the clutch system is contaminated and needs to be changed. consumer has spoken to dealer, mechanic stated fluid did not need to be changed for 2 years. manuel stated same information, however fluid company stated different opinion.*ak . also the front brakes were noisy.*yh …”
2002-05-01 · Unknown Or Other · 10,500 mi“(suzuki motorcycle hyabusa) contacted us suzuki, they said no recall, take to dealer to be looked at. * ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761434…”
2002-04-23 · Power Train:clutch Assembly“there is a failure in the seal for the clutch rod. contaminents are getting in and discoloring the dot 4 brake fluid. this discoloration is the first sign of failure and yet the dealer says to change only during normal maintenance, two years. this seal is unprotected and is subject to failure thus compromising the clutch system.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.