Electrical
Filed Sep 20, 1999
WHILE DRIVING RADIO WENT OUT. CONSUMER PULLED ASIDE TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHTS AND NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT ALSO. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 848077
- Incident
- Sep 15, 1999
1994 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.
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Latest Sep 20, 1999
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.
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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.
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3 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Suzuki Swift, most frequently naming the electrical, brakes and airbags categories. 2 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| Sep 1999 | 1 | 5 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical225.0%
- Brakes112.5%
- Airbags112.5%
- Interior & seats112.5%
- Seat belts112.5%
- Visibility112.5%
- Fuel system112.5%
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
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
ElectricalFuel systemVisibility
Filed Feb 19, 1997
GAS TANK DEFECTIVE.
- NHTSA ID
- 514888
- Incident
- Nov 17, 1996
Airbags
Filed Jul 30, 1996
Crash reported1 injury reported
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, CAUSING DRIVER'S HEAD TO GO THROUGH WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN LACERATIONS TO THE FACE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
- NHTSA ID
- 506826
- Incident
- Jul 24, 1996
Brakes
Filed Apr 15, 1996
DRIVER EXPERIENCES BRAKE FADING AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, DEALER SAYS THAT THE BRAKES ARE OPERATING NORMALLY. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 982699
- Incident
- Apr 15, 1996
Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Apr 27, 1995
Crash reported2 injuries reported
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED TO LOCK DURING ACCIDENT, LEAVING DRIVER/PASSENGER'S UNSECURED/INJURIES. *SKD
- NHTSA ID
- 489500
- Incident
- Mar 19, 1995
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.
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
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.