Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1993 Suzuki Swift, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure3
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Exterior lighting1
- Seats1
- Seat belts1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 1993 Suzuki Swift cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (50 kW, 67 hp) and 1.0 petrol (39 kW, 52 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 50 kW 67 hp | 64 |
| 1.0 petrol | 39 kW 52 hp | 30 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
106 first registered in 1993 are on Dutch roads; 16% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen22
- Band onvoldoende profiel15
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm12
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde11
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage8
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk8
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht8
- Uitlaatsysteem niet gasdicht / onveilige afvoer uitlaatgasse5
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
0 cars built in 1993 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 25 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
5 of these cars first registered in 1993 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 78,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
14 1993 cars are on the New Zealand register; 7% arrived as used imports, 86% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 1993 Suzuki Swift.
| 1997150 29 Aug 1997 | Structure Note: Vehicles originally retailed in Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. The secondary hood latch on these veh… |
| 1993161 29 Nov 1993 | Structure CRACKS ON THE INNER HOOD PANEL MAY LEAD TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY DOES NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN CLOSED. THIS COULD POTENT… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Suzuki told its dealers about the 1993 Suzuki Swift: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 39602 | CHANGE IN TIGHTENING TORQUE OF OIL DRAIN PLUG. *Tw |
| 10152052 | 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. |
| 10014817 | CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)