1993 SUZUKI SWIFT

1 recalls — 8 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.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Feb 23, 2004
Incident date: May 12, 1998
VEHICLE HOOD LATCH UNLOCKS, CAUSING THE HOOD TO OPEN UP. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Dec 23, 1997
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 FL... Read more
Crash 2 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Nov 12, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 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
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1995
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
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1995
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Oct 24, 1995
Incident date: Oct 24, 1995
THE TURN SIGNAL BROKE FELL OFF. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Jul 11, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK DOESN'T CLOSE RIGHT AND IT SHAKES LIKE IT WANTS TO OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Apr 19, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1993
TRANSMISSION WAS EATING THE GEAR. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 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 36.0 33.0 Regular $1,800
1.0L 3-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 38.0 45.0 41.0 Regular $1,450
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 (current) 1 8
1992 1 0 View
1991 2 12 View
1990 2 3 View
1989 2 5 View

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