Model year record

1991 Suzuki Swift recalls & problems

The 1991 Suzuki Swift has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seat belts (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints7filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Seat beltsMay 24, 1995

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 95V103008127,155 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Risk: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

Latches/locks/linkagesNov 30, 1993

Hood › Latch

Recall 93V18900038,229 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Swift

40mpg combined

City / highway	37 / 45 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,700/year to fuel

Swift

35mpg combined

City / highway	33 / 39 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Swift

33mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 35 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1 L · 3 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Swift

27mpg combined

City / highway	25 / 30 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Swift GT

27mpg combined

City / highway	24 / 32 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage	3	0	0	—
Latches/locks/linkagesHood › Latch; Doors › Latch	3	0	0	—
SeatsFront assembly › Recliner	2	2	2	—
VisibilityWindshield	1	0	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar	1	0	0	—
StructureBody › Hood	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Structure › Body › Hood
I WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO TO MANATI, PUERTO RICO THROUGH MONTE BELLO TOWARD CORTEZ, WHEN THE HOOD OPEN AND DAMAGE THE WINDOW, HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP AND BECAUSE NOT SEE AND LOCK THE HOOD. ON JAN 23, 2015, I CALLED SUZUKI AT 1714-996-7040, I SPOKE TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF RECALLS AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE MY VEHICLE IN THE SYSTEM, I WAS DIRECTED TO CONTACT CANADA AT 1 -905-889-2600 AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN REACHING THAT NUMBER. THE RELIEF I REQUEST IS THAT SUZUKI FIX THE DEFECT MY HOOD LATCH AND PAY FOR THE FRONT WINDOW THAT BROKE, OR $ 3,900. *TR
Jan 13, 2015 · 25,075 miles
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE COLLAR WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Aug 26, 1998
Visibility › Windshield
WINDOW OFF TRACK.
Aug 1, 1993
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
RECALL WORK ON HOOD LATCH RECEIVED HOWEVER FAILED, HOOD OPENED SMASHING WINDSHIELD.
Sep 23, 1997
SeatsCrash1 injury
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT TRACK FAILED TO HOLD SEAT IN PLACE UPON IMPACT;FORCED OCCUPANT INTO GLOVE COMPARTMENT; SEAT WENT FORWARD/BACKWARDS, SEAT BACK REST COLLAPSED
Aug 15, 1995
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT MAY OR MAY NOT EXTEND FROM DOOR AND ONCE BUCKLE MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH UNLATCHING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
May 22, 1995
Seat belts
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT ALLOWING THE PASSENGER TO EXIT, THEREFORE IT LOCKED PASSENGER IN VEHICLE, REPAIR JAM SEATBELT. TT
Apr 29, 1995

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREClosedLed to recall 95V103008
There is no summary currently available
EA95006 · opened Mar 10, 1995 · closed Aug 2, 1995