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Reliability Database

Suzuki

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 3,034 NHTSA complaints. Updated July 2026.

12 Models
80 Engines Rated
27 Generations
3,034 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
36 recommended 24 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 caution
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
5 generations · 19 engines
20002001200220032006-2013
9 recommended 9 caution 1 avoid
Grand Vitara Xl-7
5 generations · 16 engines
20022003200420052006
9 recommended 3 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

Compact Sedan

3 models
Forenza
1 generation · 5 engines
2004-2008
3 recommended 2 avoid
Sx4
6 generations · 12 engines
200720082009201020122013
5 recommended 2 caution 5 avoid
Vzr1800
1 generation · 1 engine
2007
1 caution
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