1998 Suzuki Swift Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Swift years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Suzuki Swift. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Swift model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Suzuki Swift recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Suzuki Swift.
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.
Computer for air bag system has totally failed at 12,000 mile. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that it was not under a warranty / recall. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter. *ak
Car drove through a dip in road, air bag deployed injuring driver and passenger. Not damage to car other than cracked windshield as a result of air bag deployment.
Other Suzuki Swift years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Swift | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Swift | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Swift | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Swift | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 Swift | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Swift?
Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Suzuki Swift?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.