1991 SUZUKI SWIFT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT
The 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT has received a total of 12 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 (2 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontanchorage (2 complaints), and Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1991 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 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO TO MANATI, PUERTO RICO THROUGH MONTE BELLO TOWARD CORTEZ, WHEN THE HOOD OPEN AND DAMAGE THE WINDOW, HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP AND BECAUSE NOT SEE AND LOCK THE HOOD. ON JAN 23, 2015, I CALLED SUZUKI AT 1714-996-7040, I SPOKE TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF RECALLS AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE MY VEHICLE IN THE SYSTEM, I WAS DIRECTED TO CONTACT CANADA AT 1 -905-889-2600 AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN REACHING THAT NUMBER. THE RELIEF I REQUEST IS THAT SUZUKI FIX THE DEFECT MY HOOD LATCH AND PAY FOR THE FRONT WINDOW THAT BROKE, OR $ 3,900. *TR
THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE COLLAR WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
RECALL WORK ON HOOD LATCH RECEIVED HOWEVER FAILED, HOOD OPENED SMASHING WINDSHIELD.
DESIGN FLAW, NO WARNING LIGHT ON DASH TO WARN IS HOOD IS UNLATCHED.
LEFT DOOR WILL ONLY OPEN FROM THE INSIDE.
Safety Rating for the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SWIFT
- 1989 SUZUKI SWIFT — 5 complaints
- 1990 SUZUKI SWIFT — 3 complaints
- 1991 SUZUKI SWIFT (current)
- 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT — 0 complaints
- 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT — 8 complaints
- 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT — 9 complaints
- 1995 SUZUKI SWIFT — 3 complaints
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