1997 SUZUKI SWIFT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT
The 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT, potentially affecting up to 1,198 vehicles.
Recall 98V225002 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
| 1,198 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THE SHIFT LEVER APPEARS TO BE IN "PARK," BUT CAN EASILY BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, TRANSAXLE LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.
Consequence: IF THE SHIFT LEVER WERE TO COME OUT OF "PARK" WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, OWNERS ARE ADVISED WHEN SHIFTING TO "PARK," ALWAYS APPLY THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE RELEASING THE SERVICE BRAKE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
AFTER THE CRASH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED VERY SLIGHTLY, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.
FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL CAR DOWN A HILL, ACROSS A YARD, ACROSS A STREET AND HIT A POLE. NO KEYS WERE IN THE VEHICLE, AUTOMATIC CAR, TOTALLED LOST
RECALL # 98V225002. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
RECALL 98V225002. THE SHIFT LEVER WILL MOVE FREELY WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKES OR THE BUTTON. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, OTHER INCIDENTS OCCUR THAN WHAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TS31810078 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REMOVAL PROCEDURES FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER. *YC
TS31810078 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
SPEICAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT APEPARS TO BE IN PARK POSITION, BUT CAN EASILY BE REMOVED FROM THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, THE TRANSMISSION LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SWIFT
- 1992 SUZUKI SWIFT — 0 complaints
- 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT — 8 complaints
- 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT — 9 complaints
- 1995 SUZUKI SWIFT — 3 complaints
- 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT (current)
- 1998 SUZUKI SWIFT — 2 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI SWIFT — 2 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI SWIFT — 3 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI SWIFT — 2 complaints
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