2008 Suzuki Swift

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2008 Suzuki Swift, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

Recalls (Canada model-wide)

We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada

What we found

2014-05-21Recall 2014183: Electrical
Details
On certain vehicles, heat generated within the daytime running light (DRL) module could cause the module to melt, potentially resulting in a fire, which may result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the DRL module.

Inspections in Norway (model-wide)

How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.

Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0

Inspections: 99
Passed first time: 26%
All 2008 cars: 28%
Dangerous fault found: 4%
Typical mileage: 100,000–150,000 km
Faults: Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension: 42% of cars
Faults: Brakes: 38% of cars
Faults: Lights and electrical: 38% of cars
Faults: Chassis: 22% of cars

Other years of the Suzuki Swift

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