Total Complaints
8 filings
SUZUKI SWIFT · model year
1993 SUZUKI SWIFT
8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993SUZUKISWIFT carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 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 1993 SWIFT is power train:manual transmission with 1 filings, followed by structure:body:hood (1) and exterior lighting:turn signal:switch (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 14 investigation files overlapping the 1993 SWIFT. 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
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040223STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VEHICLE HOOD LATCH UNLOCKS, CAUSING THE HOOD TO OPEN UP. CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
19990928CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED N A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE SEATBACK BROKE, THROWING THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK DRIVER WAS THROWM AGAINST PARTS OF THE CAR. THE DRIVER ENDED UP HANGING OUT OF THE VEHICLES BACK HATCH WHICH WAS FLUNG OPEN. JN
19961112LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THE DOOR HANDLE LATCHES HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND REPLACED (3) TIMES. THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, 8//9/94 & 8/20/96 AND THE LEFT FRONT DOOR 9/21/96. *AK
19960104SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELTS COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILURE CAN NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. TT
19960104STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FAILURE ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELTS COME OUT OF THE BUCKLE, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILURE CAN NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. TT
19951024EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
THE TURN SIGNAL BROKE FELL OFF. TT
19950711STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK DOESN'T CLOSE RIGHT AND IT SHAKES LIKE IT WANTS TO OPEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
19950419POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION WAS EATING THE GEAR. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT have?▼
The 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT is POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD and EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH.
Is the 1993 SUZUKI SWIFT 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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