2000 SUZUKI SWIFT

1 recalls — 2 complaints

00V286000 Oct 3, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225.S12, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUALS ACCOMPANYING THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW OWNER'S MANUAL THAT CONTAINS THE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 225.
1,593 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS1
AIR BAGS1
AIR BAGS Mar 6, 2015
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
2000 SUZUKI SWIFT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AS HE WAS TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A LOSS. *JB
SEATS Jun 18, 2002
Incident date: Apr 28, 2002
WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION AND AT A LIGHT, VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. AS A RESULT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATS FELL BACK, RESULTING IN MAJOR INJURIES TO PASSENGERS. ALSO, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK *TT
Crash 2 injured

EPA Fuel Economy — 2000 SUZUKI SWIFT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 26.0 31.0 28.0 Regular $2,150
1.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 38.0 34.0 Regular $1,750

CO2 Emissions: 317.4 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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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

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