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Brakes scraping
Suzuki Swift 2020 Hatchback 5543 miles
When braking, a clunking sound followed by scraping noise. Seems to be getting worse. Developed over the last week.
CommentThe car's original radio no longer plays the video when the handbrake
Suzuki Swift 2023 8 miles
The car's original radio no longer plays the video when the handbrake is released. In MP4 format
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Brake light fuse blowing
Suzuki Swift 2018 Hatchback 122500 miles
Vehicle Flood brake light not working customer complaint.. 1. Switch replaced 2. switch wier melted wier corrected done still fuse blowing 4 time fuse replaced
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Alternator at fault? 
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Suzuki Swift 2007 Swift VVT 142655 miles
Car doesn't seem to hold enough charge to start recently. Feels like flat batter. ,eps and abs light come on,power steering goes stiff until it's running for a min or so. Does go if jump started or push Started. Its embarrassing as fk. Something is draining the battery or not holding charge...no so swift eh.
12 reports
I am have the same problem on my 2008 swift. Put in new alternator and charged battery and cleaned earth from battery to body.
I have had the exact same issue since I purchased my 2011 Suzuki Swift New.
Hi Jenni
I got my auto elect to check the alternator for charge faulty alternator. Had to replace
I got my auto elect to check the alternator for charge faulty alternator. Had to replace
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Not so swift from New Zealand 3 years ago
After some time looking at the battery,re-earthing the negative leads,terminals and the terminal leads I discovered my negative terminal had split completely in half on the underside so I replaced the negative terminal with a led one and that fixed the problem.
Wolf storm from South Africa 3 years ago
Hi same thing happened to me was the altinator,had it recon cheaper
Having same problems with my Suzuki Swift Worst car I've ever had. Constant electrical problems. I give up with it!!!
CommentLoss of power steering etc
Suzuki Swift 2006 189979 miles
Loss of power, warning lights on dash appearing ie, abs breaking, eps,battery light just stayed on etc pulled over and it sounds like the battery is flat but it's new.
18 reports
Just got my 2017 and after 2 weeks had the same issue-warning lights on whilst driving, no indicators, brake lights, central locking but car running fine. Left overnight and all was ok. Happened again yesterday but the car had been sat in the sun and when I came back to it all the same issues, any ideas?
Not so swift from New Zealand 3 years ago
I found that it was because my car wasn't getting enough power from the battery. Check ur negative and positive terminals aren't cracked on the undersides and that ur earthing cable has no build up on each end.
Thanks for that-it’s just gone back into the garage for checking tomorrow so I’ll see what they come back with and let them know this if they’re stumped
CommentPersonal experience
Suzuki Swift 2013 10000 miles
I would like to share my experience with my Suzuki Swift. It works, brakes and turns just like a big and sport car. It is an economicvehicle regarding its fuel consumption and it adapts to the driver perfectly. The only thing I have to point out is that it is a bit hard and this is felt on uneven roads.
4 reports
Have a 1993 suzuki swift glx had it from new wife drove it for 20 yrs and me for the last 4/5 yrs, my children grand children great grand children have decided the suzuki swift is a demented over size match box
CommentU1093 C1630Errors
Suzuki Swift 2018 72000 miles
I recently took the car for a service and a battery change. I noticed that when nthey binstalled the battery they did not place a backup supply on the OBD port as everything had zero'd, clock radio etc etc. The guy said thats only needed on start stop vehicles. ( i am not stupid ). Since the battery change the following errors have appeared to which the mechanic claims that the cameras break very easily and also because we are in a very hot country and the sun burns them they break easily. To which i claim BULLSHIT.
The reason i am now faced with these's errors is because of the battery chan… Read complete
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ABS light on
Suzuki Swift 2011 1.2 4x4 100000 miles
This car shows no fault codes but is known for abs pump trouble, anyone got a Check tip?
2 reports
La luz de los frenos ABS se encendió y más nunca he logrado solucionar
Suzuki Swift 2012 Hatchback 260400 miles
Hace unos meses el auto me presentó un tema con la luz de los frenos abs en el tablero y hasta el momento no se ha solucionado el problemas.
Se hizo cambio dr pastillas, se rectificaron los tambores, se limpiaron los frenos, se cambiaron las bandas y lo último fue que cambiamos el modulo de ABS, se apagó la luz pero ese mismo día se encendió al usarlo e un recorrido largo. No quiero perder mi auto
Se hizo cambio dr pastillas, se rectificaron los tambores, se limpiaron los frenos, se cambiaron las bandas y lo último fue que cambiamos el modulo de ABS, se apagó la luz pero ese mismo día se encendió al usarlo e un recorrido largo. No quiero perder mi auto
Automatic breaking
Suzuki Swift 2019 Hatchback 10000 miles
While driving 60km/hr down a straight, the automatic brake just came on with no one around the car. It should normally be activated if there are people or cars around to bring the car to a slow speed. What’s the cause? Car was brought second hand. Can turn off the automatic brakes as well.
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Suzuki swift Gear and clutch issue
Suzuki Swift 2011 Clutch and gear 40000 miles
My suzuki swift is having an issue to stuck gear. When i push clutch it but gear not changed. It stucked and jammed. Due to this reason i have change brake paltes and filled the oil also. But issue not resolved. After chaanging brakes car race is disturbed also. When push clutch it drags or starts with out race or speed. Dont know what is reason of stuck gear and speed without race
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Electrical fault ?
Suzuki Swift 2013 1,2 5 door 50000 miles
When you switch the lights on the brake lights come on and there is a reduction in power.
4 reports
Noise when releasing the brake
Suzuki Swift 2014 6000 miles
When the brake pedal is released, a strange noise is heard. I've been told this is an ordinary noise but it is really worrying me because the car has only got 6 months of usage. Can anyone help me please?
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Just had garage look at issue & they tell me it is a plate on/around the brake pads coming a little too far forward. Did not agree that this was a possible design issue & wanted $480 to replace pads (may still happen) or $220 to file down the plate.
They did confirm issue is not doing any damage or affecting brake integrity so could just live with noise. I went with this option but still fail to see how this isn't a design issue the manufacture should rectify!