1998 Suzuki Swift
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-05
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-07
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Suzuki Swift — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Suzuki Swift reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Suzuki Swift?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Suzuki Swift have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.