Any known problems with the Suzuki Swift?
2008 Suzuki Swift: any known problems or issues?
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Tom Nelson (Maynooth)Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Tom,
Surprisingly, given Suzuki's reputation, there are a few issues, although they're more in the category of annoyances than actually stopped-by-the-side-of-the-road stuff.
Watch for a heavy or obstructive gearshift, as this indicates that the gearbox is on the way out, and listen for graunches or other horrible noises from the brakes.
Front tyre wear can be high, so make sure the front wheels are properly balanced and aligned and that the tyres are at the correct pressure.
Paint can be an issue too so watch for stone chips or other damage or for just a generally poor paint finish.
Interior rattles are common, with a particularly annoying and hard-to-reach one deep behind the dash a common culprit. Finally, look for poor crash damage repairs. The Swift uses expensive wraparound bumpers and low speed impacts can lead to high bills, so many owners have resorted to quick or bodged repairs.
Hope that all helps. We actually quite like the car despite all that!
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser@neilmbriscoe