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Reliability Database

Suzuki

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 2,989 NHTSA complaints. Updated May 2026.

15 Models
92 Engines Rated
30 Generations
2,989 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
46 recommended 26 caution 20 avoid

Subcompact Sedan

5 models
Aerio
1 generation · 3 engines
2002-2007
3 avoid
Esteem
2 generations · 5 engines
20002001
1 recommended 4 caution
Kizashi
1 generation · 2 engines
2010-2013
1 recommended 1 avoid
Reno
1 generation · 4 engines
2005-2008
2 recommended 2 avoid
Verona
1 generation · 4 engines
2004-2006
2 recommended 2 avoid

Compact SUV

4 models
Grand Vitara
1 generation · 5 engines
2006-2013
1 recommended 4 caution
Grand Vitara Xl-7
5 generations · 16 engines
20022003200420052006
7 recommended 5 caution 4 avoid
Vitara
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2005
3 recommended 1 caution
Xl7
2 generations · 5 engines
20072008
1 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid

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 · 5 engines
2004-2008
3 recommended 2 avoid
Sx4
6 generations · 12 engines
200720082009201020122013
3 recommended 4 caution 5 avoid
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