Suzuki Swift 1993
Model Swift made in 1993 by Suzuki got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning latches/locks/linkages . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.0l, 1.3l.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.0L) | 3 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 36/40/37 | 40/51/44 | Regular | $ 486 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.0L) | 3 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 46/50/48 | 51/64/56 | Regular | $ 374 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 29/34/31 | 32/43/36 | Regular | $ 581 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 39/43/40 | 43/55/48 | Regular | $ 450 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 28/35/31 | 31/45/36 | Regular | $ 581 | 3 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V189000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 38229 | 01/06/1994 | ODI | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 11/30/1993 | 12/01/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:structure; hood assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact suzuki service center at 1-714-996-7040. also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0204145 | 10014817 | Correct coolant usage. *eh | 05/10/2005 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| TS31509283 | 01/01/1993 | 39602 | Change in tightening torque of oil drain plug. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 10/24/1995 | |||
| The turn signal broke fell off. tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 09/21/1996 | 05/12/1993 | ||
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/01/1993 | |||
| Transmission was eating the gear. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| 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 | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/23/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| 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 open. jn | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| 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 - HOOD | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| The hood of the truck doesn't close right and it shakes like it wants to open. please describe. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/12/1998 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle hood latch unlocks, causing the hood to open up. consumer has made contact with the dealership, but problem still occurs. *ak | |||