1992 SUZUKI SWIFT

1 recalls — 0 complaints

93V189000 Nov 30, 1993
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
38,229 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.0L 3-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 35.0 33.0 Regular $1,800
1.0L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 38.0 44.0 40.0 Regular $1,500
1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 31.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 33.0 39.0 35.0 Regular $1,700

CO2 Emissions: 269.3 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUZUKI SWIFT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA93006 Opened: Feb 26, 1993 — Closed: Nov 26, 1993
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1989
HOOD FLY-UPS
There is no summary currently available

SUZUKI SWIFT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SWIFT across all model years (1989–2000).

10 Total Recalls
53 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
12 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI SWIFT — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 2 View
2001 0 3 View
2000 1 2 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 1 4 View
1995 0 3 View
1994 0 9 View
1993 1 8 View
1992 (current) 1 0
1991 2 12 View
1990 2 3 View
1989 2 5 View

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