1996 Suzuki X90Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1996 Suzuki X90, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Suzuki X90 has problems

9 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
Air bags44
Service brakes, hydraulic22
Latches/locks/linkages10
Steering10
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

1996 Suzuki X90 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other X90 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 X90 median. How we score

'96'97'98'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What X90 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UPON LOSING CONTROL, VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH, HITTING A TREE HEAD-ON. NEITHER DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER RECEIVED EXTENSIVE FACIAL INJURIES. A MECHANIC/INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE HAS DECLARED VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK. CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS DRIVING SLOW BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER, WHEN…
Complaint 8010302 · May 22, 2002
CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN COMPOUND FRACTURES IN THE ARM. ALSO, HAD NOTICED 2 TEARS IN AIRBAGS. *AK
Complaint 822273 · Apr 7, 1998
THE SECOND FRONT END COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-20 MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 812307 · May 16, 1997

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