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Why we don't show Suzuki-wide stats: Suzuki reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Suzuki F-150 might be solid while the SuzukiFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Suzuki Models (9)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Suzuki Forenza

(2004–2008) high severity
1,360 complaintsCrash rate: 5.4%Severity: 40806
2

Suzuki Gsx-R600

(1997–2013) high severity
116 complaintsCrash rate: 21.6%Severity: 8347
3

Suzuki Gsx-R1000

(2005–2021) high severity
61 complaintsCrash rate: 47.5%Severity: 5667
4

Suzuki Grand Vitara

(1999–2013) high severity
879 complaintsCrash rate: 9.8%Severity: 4690
5

Suzuki Gsx-R750

(1996–2014) high severity
63 complaintsCrash rate: 14.3%Severity: 3814
6

Suzuki Xl7

(2007–2009) high severity
332 complaintsCrash rate: 1.8%Severity: 2071
7

Suzuki Sx4

(2000–2013) high severity
427 complaintsCrash rate: 9.4%Severity: 1619
8

Suzuki Kizashi

(2010–2013) high severity
108 complaintsCrash rate: 5.6%Severity: 856
9

Suzuki Equator

(2009–2012)
17 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 147
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Most Common Suzuki Problems

Components most reported across all Suzuki models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
AIR BAGS56814.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5532.0%
POWER TRAIN5253.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL24718.2%
ENGINE2452.4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2302.2%
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION2072.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1964.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1852.7%
STEERING1779.0%

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