Suzuki problems
Owners have filed 6,520 complaints about Suzuki vehicles with NHTSA, spread across 129 models.
6,520
Complaints
129
Models
513
Crashes reported
204
Fires reported
Every Suzuki model
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forenza | 2004–2008 | 1,360 | 2006 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Grand Vitara | 1999–2013 | 880 | 1999 | Airbags |
| SX4 | 2000–2013 | 427 | 2008 | Airbags |
| Verona | 2004–2006 | 339 | 2004 | Engine & Cooling |
| XL7 | 2007–2009 | 332 | — | Steering |
| Sidekick | 1988–2000 | 298 | 1996 | Engine & Cooling |
| Reno | 2005–2008 | 261 | 2006 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| XL-7 | 2001–2006 | 219 | 2004 | Airbags |
| Esteem | 1995–2002 | 191 | 1998 | Body & Structure |
| VZR1800 | 2006–2023 | 173 | 2007 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Vitara | 1999–2004 | 148 | 2000 | Engine & Cooling |
| Boulevard M109R | 2006–2011 | 146 | 2007 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Aerio | 2002–2007 | 145 | 2003 | Brakes |
| GSX-R600 | 1997–2013 | 116 | — | Electrical System |
| Kizashi | 2010–2013 | 114 | 2012 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Suzuki Motorcycle | 1995–2003 | 112 | 2003 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Intruder | 1987–2002 | 109 | 1999 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| GSX-R750 | 1996–2025 | 64 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| GSX-R1000 | 2005–2021 | 61 | — | Body & Structure |
| Grand Vitara XL-7 | 2001–2005 | 57 | — | Airbags |
| SV1000S | 2003–2007 | 54 | — | Electrical System |
| Swift | 1989–2002 | 53 | — | Seat Belts |
| VL1500 | 1998–2008 | 53 | — | Electrical System |
| Samurai | 1986–1998 | 48 | — | Seat Belts |
| Suzuki | 1981–2002 | 47 | — | Engine & Cooling |
| GSX1300R | 1999–2023 | 45 | — | Body & Structure |
| GSXR750 | 1999–2001 | 41 | — | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| DL1000 | 2002–2014 | 39 | — | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Hayabusa | 1999–2023 | 36 | — | Body & Structure |
| Grand Vitara XL7 | 2001–2002 | 36 | — | Tires |
| VL800 | 2003–2009 | 35 | — | Electrical System |
Suzuki model years to avoid
Graded D or F against the other years of their own model.
2008 Suzuki SX4
140 complaints · airbags
2004 Suzuki XL-7
63 complaints · airbags
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
142 complaints · fuel & propulsion
2003 Suzuki Aerio
42 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2004 Suzuki Verona
245 complaints · engine & cooling
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
231 complaints · airbags
1996 Suzuki Sidekick
81 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1997 Suzuki Sidekick
52 complaints · engine & cooling
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
63 complaints · acceleration & cruise control
2006 Suzuki Forenza
426 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2005 Suzuki Aerio
26 complaints · suspension
2007 Suzuki VZR1800
106 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
1998 Suzuki Esteem
36 complaints · body & structure
2006 Suzuki Reno
102 complaints · transmission & drivetrain
2006 Suzuki XL-7
38 complaints · airbags