1996 Suzuki X90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 13, 2003 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other X90 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Suzuki X90. That is the most of any X90 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 44%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Suzuki X90 problems

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

Air Bags4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Latches/locks/linkages1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags444%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic222%———
Latches/locks/linkages111%———
Steering111%———
Vehicle Speed Control111%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 3 complaints
1997: 2199721998: 3199831999: 1199912000: 1200012002: 220022

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Suzuki X90 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Suzuki X90.

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.

Since few months back the power locks have started activating (lock/unlock) on their own at random times while the vehicle is parked. It can happen like 10-15 times/day. May have happened once or twice while driving.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769328. *ak…

Latches/locks/linkages · received Nov 5, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 10008542

Upon losing control, vehicle went into a ditch, hitting a tree head-on. Neither driver or passenger air bags deployed. Driver received extensive facial injuries. A mechanic/insurance representative has declared vehicle totalled.*ak. Consumer stated she was driving slow because of bad weather, when…

Air Bags · received May 22, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8010302

While driving about 25 mph and passing an intersection struck another vehicle, air bags did not deploy. *ak

Air Bags · received Apr 19, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 860628

On two occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration during rainy conditions, resulting in vehicle collision. *yc

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 10, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 545464

Applied brakes in raining conidtions, brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to slide, resulting in a rearend collision. Abs light came on before , but then turned off. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 17, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 827998

Other Suzuki X90 years

1997 X90 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 X9050
1998 X9010
1997 X9020
199690

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Suzuki X90?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Suzuki X90?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Suzuki X90 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X90 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.