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1993 Suzuki Swift

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
7
Latest Feb 23, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Nov 30, 1993
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1993 Suzuki Swift, most frequently naming the body & structure, interior & seats and exterior lighting categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure337.5%
  • Interior & seats225.0%
  • Exterior lighting112.5%
  • Seat belts112.5%
  • Transmission112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
93V189000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Nov 30, 1993
38,229 units potentially affected
The defect: MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
The risk: AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: SUZUKI WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Feb 23, 2004

VEHICLE HOOD LATCH UNLOCKS, CAUSING THE HOOD TO OPEN UP. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

NHTSA ID
10059565
Incident
May 12, 1998
Interior & seats
Filed Sep 28, 1999
Crash reported2 injuries reported

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED N A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE SEATBACK BROKE, THROWING THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK DRIVER WAS THROWM AGAINST PARTS OF THE CAR. THE DRIVER ENDED UP HANGING OUT OF THE VEHICLES BACK HATCH WHICH WAS FLUNG OPEN. JN

NHTSA ID
846032
Incident
Dec 23, 1997
Interior & seats
Filed Nov 12, 1996

THE DOOR HANDLE LATCHES HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND REPLACED (3) TIMES. THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, 8//9/94 & 8/20/96 AND THE LEFT FRONT DOOR 9/21/96. *AK

NHTSA ID
803665
Incident
Sep 21, 1996
Body & structureSeat belts
Filed Jan 4, 1996

FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELTS COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILURE CAN NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. TT

NHTSA ID
977365
Incident
Oct 15, 1995
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 24, 1995

THE TURN SIGNAL BROKE FELL OFF. TT

NHTSA ID
973839
Incident
Oct 24, 1995
Body & structure
Filed Jul 11, 1995

THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK DOESN'T CLOSE RIGHT AND IT SHAKES LIKE IT WANTS TO OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ID
968577
Incident
Jun 1, 1995
Transmission
Filed Apr 19, 1995

TRANSMISSION WAS EATING THE GEAR. TT

NHTSA ID
963984
Incident
Nov 1, 1993

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

N-Q-G-045

EQUIPMENT; SUSPENSION

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.

TS31509283

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CHANGE IN TIGHTENING TORQUE OF OIL DRAIN PLUG. *Tw

0204145

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki Swift by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002200—
2001300—
2000210—
1999000—
1998200—
1997410—
1996000—
1995100—
1994500—
1993Viewing710—
1992010—
1991721—
1990321—
1989522—
1988001—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.