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Reliability and problems of Suzuki cars

We have documented 7 engines across 15 generations of 9 models from Suzuki. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.3 Multijet and the 1.5 dCi. The lowest-risk one is the 1.0 and 1.4 Boosterjet (low risk).

6.7 out of 10Average rating of its 7 models with solid evidence: ranked 1 of 32 makes. See the make ranking

43 recalls and campaigns documented in 13 models. See the Suzuki recalls

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The Suzuki engines that give the most trouble

From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it

  1. 11.3 MultijetSuzuki Ignis I, Splash, Swift III and Swift IVMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
  2. 21.5 dCiSuzuki Jimny IIIMost serious fault:Critical severity63High risk
  3. 31.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTDSuzuki SX4Most serious fault:High severity48Moderate risk
  4. 41.3, 1.5 and 1.6 gasolina (serie M)Suzuki Grand Vitara II, Ignis I, Jimny III, S-Cross I, Swift III, Swift IV, SX4 and VitaraMost serious fault:Medium severity27Moderate risk
  5. 51.2 Dualjet and 1.2 VVTSuzuki Baleno, Ignis, Splash, Swift IV and Swift VMost serious fault:Medium severity23Low risk
  6. 61.5 K15B (Jimny)Suzuki Jimny IVMost serious fault:Medium severity14Low risk
  7. 71.0 and 1.4 BoosterjetSuzuki Baleno, S-Cross I, S-Cross II, Swift V and VitaraMost serious fault:Low severity6Low risk

Suzuki models by generation

With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.

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