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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 7 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Seat Belts. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Seats. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
7 reports
25,075 miles · Jan 24, 2015
Structure
I WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO TO MANATI, PUERTO RICO THROUGH MONTE BELLO TOWARD CORTEZ, WHEN THE HOOD OPEN AND DAMAGE THE WINDOW, HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP AND BECAUSE NOT SEE AND LOCK THE HOOD. ON JAN 23, 2015, I CALLED SUZUKI AT 1714-996-7040, I SPOKE TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF RECALLS AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE M…
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I WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA, PUERTO RICO TO MANATI, PUERTO RICO THROUGH MONTE BELLO TOWARD CORTEZ, WHEN THE HOOD OPEN AND DAMAGE THE WINDOW, HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP AND BECAUSE NOT SEE AND LOCK THE HOOD. ON JAN 23, 2015, I CALLED SUZUKI AT 1714-996-7040, I SPOKE TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF RECALLS AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE MY VEHICLE IN THE SYSTEM, I WAS DIRECTED TO CONTACT CANADA AT 1 -905-889-2600 AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN REACHING THAT NUMBER. THE RELIEF I REQUEST IS THAT SUZUKI FIX THE DEFECT MY HOOD LATCH AND PAY FOR THE FRONT WINDOW THAT BROKE, OR $ 3,900. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10678676
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 1998
Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE COLLAR WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN,CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #827274
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 1998
Latches/locks/linkagesSeat BeltsVisibility
WINDOW OFF TRACK.
NHTSA ODI #528436
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1997
Latches/locks/linkagesUnknown Or Other
RECALL WORK ON HOOD LATCH RECEIVED HOWEVER FAILED, HOOD OPENED SMASHING WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA ODI #522381
Mileage unknown · Dec 13, 1995
SeatsCrashInjury
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT TRACK FAILED TO HOLD SEAT IN PLACE UPON IMPACT;FORCED OCCUPANT INTO GLOVE COMPARTMENT; SEAT WENT FORWARD/BACKWARDS, SEAT BACK REST COLLAPSED
NHTSA ODI #976500
Mileage unknown · May 22, 1995
Seat Belts
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT MAY OR MAY NOT EXTEND FROM DOOR AND ONCE BUCKLE MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH UNLATCHING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA ODI #965601
Mileage unknown · May 1, 1995
Seat Belts
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT DID NOT RETRACT ALLOWING THE PASSENGER TO EXIT, THEREFORE IT LOCKED PASSENGER IN VEHICLE, REPAIR JAM SEATBELT. TT
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
MISLOCATED ATTACHING SPOT WELDS OF THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY CAUSE CRACKS TO START ON THE HOOD INNER PANEL. IF CRACKS OCCUR, THE HOOD STRIKER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE HOOD LATCH WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED HOOD LATCH MAY RESULT IN A HOOD FLY-UP WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VIEW AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL (A) INSTALL TWO BOLTS AND NUTS TO SECURE THE STRIKER ASSEMBLY TO THE HOOD INNER PANEL, AND (B) ENSURE THAT THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FASTENERS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
EA95006 · Takata Seat Belt Buckle Failure
Opened Mar 10, 1995 · Closed Aug 2, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
There is no summary currently available
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