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1993 Suzuki Swift problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 1993 Suzuki Swift — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other Swift years?

Swift NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted12 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 5 complaints1990: 3 complaints1991: 12 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 8 complaints1994: 9 complaints1995: 3 complaints1997: 4 complaints1998: 2 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Swift NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Suzuki Swift problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure338%
Latches & Locks113%
Lighting113%
Seat Belts113%
Seats113%
Transmission113%

Does the 1993 Suzuki Swift have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

93V189000Latches & LocksNovember 30, 1993 · 38,229 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · October 15, 1995

“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 FLUNG…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · December 23, 1997 · crash

“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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Latches & Locks · September 21, 1996

1993 Suzuki Swift — common questions

Is the 1993 Suzuki Swift reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Suzuki Swift have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Suzuki Swift. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.