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1989 Suzuki SwiftProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1989 Suzuki Swift, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Suzuki Swift has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10
Seat belts10
Seats10
Structure10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1989 Suzuki Swift recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 127,155 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Swift year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Swift median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97'98'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1989 Suzuki Swift, and the recalls they led to.

  1. HOOD FLY-UPSEA93006 · closed Nov 26, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-189
  2. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95006 · closed Aug 2, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
In owners' words

What Swift owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP & CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S VIEW TO BE OBSTRUCTED. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & MANUFACTURER ABOUT HOOD LATCH. VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP & TOWED TO MECHANIC.CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT VEHICLE WAS IN ACCIDENT, AND DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR THE HOOD…
Complaint 862987 · Jun 5, 2000

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