2001 Suzuki Swift problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages:hatchback/Liftgate:lock (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2005-05-10 · 0204145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
correct coolant usage. *eh
What owners report
2002-08-26 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:hatchback/Liftgate:lock“while driving 45mph hatchback latch opens.*ak…”
2002-08-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc“ while driving 55mph front brakes locked and vehical pulled sharply to the left.*ak…”
2002-08-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“march '02, took vehicle in for engine stalling problem at low speeds and problem was fixed. two months later (5/18/02 at 12,349 miles on engine), took my vehicle in for the same stalling problem at higher speeds up to 65mph. left the vehicle with the same authorized suzuki service dealer (corporate motors of hayward) for a full week. unable to d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.