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Reliability Database

Suzuki

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

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

15 Models
70 Engines Rated
30 Generations
3,078 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
37 recommended 17 caution 16 avoid

Compact Sedan

6 models
Forenza
1 generation · 1 engine
2004-2008
1 avoid
Intruder
2 generations · 6 engines
20002001
4 recommended 2 caution
Suzuki Motorcycle
3 generations · 23 engines
200020022003
21 recommended 2 caution
Sv1000S
1 generation · 2 engines
2003
1 recommended 1 caution
Sx4
6 generations · 7 engines
200720082009201020122013
1 recommended 6 avoid
Vzr1800
2 generations · 4 engines
20062007
4 caution

Subcompact Sedan

5 models
Aerio
1 generation · 3 engines
2002-2007
2 recommended 1 caution
Esteem
2 generations · 3 engines
20002001
1 recommended 2 caution
Kizashi
1 generation · 2 engines
2010-2013
1 recommended 1 caution
Reno
1 generation · 1 engine
2005-2008
1 avoid
Verona
1 generation · 1 engine
2004-2006
1 avoid

Compact SUV

4 models
Grand Vitara
1 generation · 1 engine
2006-2013
1 caution
Grand Vitara Xl-7
5 generations · 10 engines
20022003200420052006
4 recommended 1 caution 5 avoid
Vitara
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2005
2 recommended 2 caution
Xl7
2 generations · 2 engines
20072008
2 avoid
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