1997 Suzuki Swift Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Suzuki Swift, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Suzuki Swift
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. The shift lever appears to be in "park," but can easily be moved from the "park" position without the use of the key, transaxle lever detent button, or depressing the brake.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shifter assembly. Until the vehicle is serviced, owners are advised when shifting to "park," always apply the park brake before releasing the service brake.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Suzuki Swift have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After the crash the AIRBAG deployed very slightly, smoke started coming out from the steering wheel.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2001 · Air bags
“From park to neutral car down a hill, across a yard, across a street and hit a pole. No keys were in the vehicle, automatic car, totalled lost”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2000 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1997 Suzuki Swift. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 28–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26–33 / 31–39 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Swift model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Swift model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Suzuki Swift | 2 | 5 |
| 1990 Suzuki Swift | 2 | 3 |
| 1991 Suzuki Swift | 2 | 7 |
| 1992 Suzuki Swift | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Suzuki Swift | 1 | 7 |
| 1994 Suzuki Swift | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 Suzuki Swift | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Suzuki Swift | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 Suzuki Swift | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Suzuki Swift | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Suzuki Swift | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Suzuki Swift | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1997 Suzuki Swift
How do I know if my 1997 Suzuki Swift has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Suzuki Swift; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V225002).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.