Model year record

1997 Suzuki Swift recalls & problems

The 1997 Suzuki Swift has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints4filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths4 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainOct 6, 1998

Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch

Recall 98V2250021,198 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THE SHIFT LEVER APPEARS TO BE IN "PARK," BUT CAN EASILY BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, TRANSAXLE LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.
Risk: IF THE SHIFT LEVER WERE TO COME OUT OF "PARK" WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, OWNERS ARE ADVISED WHEN SHIFTING TO "PARK," ALWAYS APPLY THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE RELEASING THE SERVICE BRAKE.

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

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

28mpg combined

City / highway	26 / 31 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.3 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,400/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	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Power trainManual transmission › Floor shift assembly; Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator	3	1	0	1	—
Air bags	1	1	0	3	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Air bagsCrash3 injuries
AFTER THE CRASH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED VERY SLIGHTLY, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.
Jan 17, 2001
Power trainCrash1 injury
FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL CAR DOWN A HILL, ACROSS A YARD, ACROSS A STREET AND HIT A POLE. NO KEYS WERE IN THE VEHICLE, AUTOMATIC CAR, TOTALLED LOST
Jun 27, 2000
Power train › Manual transmission › Shift pattern indicator
RECALL # 98V225002. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
Feb 9, 2000
Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly
RECALL 98V225002. THE SHIFT LEVER WILL MOVE FREELY WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKES OR THE BUTTON. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, OTHER INCIDENTS OCCUR THAN WHAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
Nov 3, 1998

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