Total Complaints
9 filings
SUZUKI SWIFT · model year
1994 SUZUKI SWIFT
9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994SUZUKISWIFT carries 9 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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1994 SWIFT is seat belts:front:retractor with 1 filings, followed by seats:front assembly:recliner (1) and service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 1994 SWIFT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
9
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 |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990920ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WHILE DRIVING RADIO WENT OUT. CONSUMER PULLED ASIDE TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHTS AND NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT ALSO. *AK
19990920EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
WHILE DRIVING RADIO WENT OUT. CONSUMER PULLED ASIDE TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHTS AND NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT ALSO. *AK
19970325FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS TANK DEFECTIVE.
19970325ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.
19970325VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDOW DEFECTIVE.
19961010CrashAIR BAGS
SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER DURING COLLISION, CAUSING DRIVER'S HEAD TO GO THROUGH WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN LACERATIONS TO THE FACE. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
19960415SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
DRIVER EXPERIENCES BRAKE FADING AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, DEALER SAYS THAT THE BRAKES ARE OPERATING NORMALLY. *AK
19950622CrashSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED TO LOCK DURING ACCIDENT, LEAVING DRIVER/PASSENGER'S UNSECURED/INJURIES. *SKD
19950622SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BACKS FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING SEATS TO COLLAPSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT have?▼
The 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT has 9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT is SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Is the 1994 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.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1994 SUZUKI SWIFT; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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