Total Complaints
8 filings
SUZUKI SUZUKI · model year
1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI
8 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1997SUZUKISUZUKI carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1997 SUZUKI is suspension:front with 1 filings, followed by air bags (1) and power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 9 investigation files overlapping the 1997 SUZUKI. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
8
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990610POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVE SHAFT SEAL FAILED, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. *YC
19980424FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
SEAL ON THE GAS TANK PLATE FAILED DUE TO DETERIORATION, RESULTING IN GAS LEAKAGE.
19980218POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
19980218POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING CLUTCH/TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
19971215CrashENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE IN SLOW LANE OF INTERSTATE FREEWAY, ENGINE CYLINDER/PISTON FAILED, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES.
19970918POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
THE CLUTCH COVER O-RING SEALING IS LEAKS, SPREADING OIL ON REAR TIRE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN CORNERING, COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
19970821AIR BAGS
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/INJURIES INCLUDING FACE, NECK, CHEST, AND RIGHT ARM TRAUMA.
19970807CrashSUSPENSION:FRONT
RIDING A MOTORCYCLE IN A STRAIGHT SEC TION OF ROADWAY, UPON PARTIAL ACCELERATION, FRONT END BEGAN TO WOBBLE; MOTORCYCLE LOST CONTROL, THROWING RIDER OFF ONTO THE ROAD. RIDER SUFFERED INJURIES. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI have?▼
The 1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI has 8 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI?▼
The most-complained component for the 1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI is SUSPENSION:FRONT with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).
Is the 1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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