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Reliability Database

Suzuki

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 3,078 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

15 Models
40 Engines Rated
30 Generations
3,078 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
32 recommended 8 caution

Subcompact Sedan

5 models
Aerio
1 generation · 2 engines
2002-2007
2 recommended
Esteem
2 generations · 1 engine
20002001
1 recommended
Kizashi
1 generation · 1 engine
2010-2013
1 caution
Reno
1 generation · 0 engines
2005-2008
Verona
1 generation · 0 engines
2004-2006

Compact SUV

4 models
Grand Vitara
1 generation · 0 engines
2006-2013
Grand Vitara Xl-7
5 generations · 5 engines
20022003200420052006
4 recommended 1 caution
Vitara
1 generation · 3 engines
2000-2005
2 recommended 1 caution
Xl7
2 generations · 0 engines
20072008

Motorcycle

4 models
Intruder
2 generations · 4 engines
20002001
2 recommended 2 caution
Suzuki Motorcycle
3 generations · 20 engines
200020022003
20 recommended
Sv1000S
1 generation · 1 engine
2003
1 caution
Vzr1800
2 generations · 2 engines
20062007
2 caution

Compact Sedan

2 models
Forenza
1 generation · 0 engines
2004-2008
Sx4
6 generations · 1 engine
200720082009201020122013
1 recommended
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