Total Complaints
9 filings
SUZUKI SWIFT · model year
1994 SUZUKI SWIFT
9 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category 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). 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 1994 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.
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 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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