1997 Suzuki Swift Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Swift years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki Swift. That is the most of any Swift model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 75%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Suzuki Swift problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Suzuki Swift recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. The shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.
Risk: If the shift lever were to come out of "park" while the vehicle is parked on a non-level surface, the vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After the crash the airbag deployed very slightly, smoke started coming out from the steering wheel.
From park to neutral car down a hill, across a yard, across a street and hit a pole. No keys were in the vehicle, automatic car, totalled lost
Recall # 98v225002. Parts are not available. *ak
Recall 98v225002. The shift lever will move freely without depressing the brakes or the button. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. Parts are not available, other incidents occur than what are included in the recall. *ak
Other Suzuki Swift years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Swift | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Swift | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Swift | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Swift | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 Swift | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Suzuki Swift?
Owners most often report power train, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Suzuki Swift?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Suzuki Swift a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Swift model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.