2000 Suzuki Swift Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 6, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Swift years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki Swift. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Swift model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Suzuki Swift problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags150%———
Seats150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Suzuki Swift recalls (1)

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Equipment:other:owners/service/other manualOct 3, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V286000 · 1,593 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225.s12, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manuals accompanying these vehicles do not have certain written instructions as required by the standard.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Fix: Owners will be sent a new owner's manual that contains the information as required by fmvss no. 225.

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.

2000 suzuki swift. Consumer writes in regards to inadvertent airbag deployment. *smd the consumer stated the incident occurred as he was trying to avoid another. The vehicle was declared a loss. *jb

Air Bags · received Mar 6, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10672094

While at an intersection and at a light, vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. As a result, driver's side and passenger's side seats fell back, resulting in major injuries to passengers. Also, vehicle totaled. *ak *tt

Seats · received Jun 18, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8012058

Other Suzuki Swift years

← 1998 Swift · 2001 Swift →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Swift20
2001 Swift30
200021
1998 Swift20
1997 Swift41
1995 Swift10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Swift?

Owners most often report air bags, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Suzuki Swift?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.