1989 SUZUKI SWIFT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT
The 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (1 complaint), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT, potentially affecting up to 165,384 vehicles.
Recall 95V103008 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 127,155 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Recall 93V189000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 38,229 vehicles affected
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRAME RUSTED OUT- CAR PULLING APART. *AK
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 LATCH. PROBLEM WITH HOOD HAD HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED DRIVER'S BACK REST FAILURE, WHEN ABRUPTLY SHEARED OFF SEAT, NO COLLISION. TT
TAKATA SEATBELT FAILURE. TT
WHEN DRIVING PRESS THE ACCELERATOR CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE OUT OF CONTROL. TT
Safety Rating for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SWIFT
- 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT (current)
- 1990 SUZUKI SWIFT — 3 complaints
- 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT — 12 complaints
- 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT — 0 complaints
- 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT — 8 complaints
- 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT — 9 complaints
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