Suzuki Swift - common issues

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[@rinunculartoo3006]

I have one of these same colour same year and its been perfect. Great paint, no mechanical issues Plus outstanding fuel economy.

[@Ladosligese]

my 1.3 2008 is listed as 16.1 km/l .. i got it to 23 haha .. yes 23 on a long 80 90 100 km/h trip

[@manuheber9011]

I have this model in pure red (non metallic).

[@joginderrohilla]

Great video and info. Will definitely connect with the shop for paint ✌🏻

[@pauloalexandre8129]

After chanching all those unnecessary parts i would make a big complain when the solution was so easy as u manage to discover for yourself. Great job👍

[@wowcarwow]

Yeah I should have but I decided not to because it’s hard to find a good mechanic here. Diagnosing the problem is always a problem.

[@pauloalexandre8129]

@@wowcarwow ok i get it, but its unfair for you to pay for something that you didnt need, you just been rob and the machanic how did the job should be ashamed. Really not fair!

[@wowcarwow]

@@pauloalexandre8129 it’s definitely not fair. I used to complain on other things.

[@cocosloan3748]

To be fair they never new what the sound was and where it was coming from . I bet it was a tiny rattle only in certain moments !

[@wowcarwow]

@@cocosloan3748 yes but it’s very often especially when the car is stationary.

[@ahmedaljehani4425]

You got scammed by the garage yet you blame it on the car.

[@dragan3290]

I've been working on cars since I was 16 years old! I learnt everything from my older mechanic brother who became a transmission and differential specialist. I've seen some mechanics and what dodgy stuff they do and it's an absolute pathetic work ethic! Some mechanics are extremely useless!

[@md.saifulislamfaisal6546]

true!

[@CombatChroniclesHQ1]

😅😅😅😅

[@sweetvie655]

It looks stunning 😍

[@drumstick74]

Thanks and greetings from Denmark! I am considering this car myself, it seems you get a lot of value for the money, and it is cheap in insurance and road fee/tax.

[@dfwnick5309]

Good job suzuki owner,...the mechanic love you.

[@SandunLabs]

wow you amazing reviewer, Very honest.

[@ttriresources1903]

Thank you for sharing. Your video definitely help.

[@randolphhaslam1468]

a very good detection. you can use double sided tape to solve the problem of the panel in the booth of the car.

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Got a 2010 RE4 man the rolling stones don't rock as good as this

[@lunchie80]

To stop the rear panel rattling, put some thick foam UNDER the panel as well as possibly some butyl sound deadener(and brand but Dynamat is a well know brand)

[@wowcarwow]

Good idea

[@kevingarland1301]

If you were to try and tie it up here in New Zealand with just a piece of string then it will fail a Warrant Of Fitness (WOF) Certificate. It's a safety check where a lot of things are checked over. For instance like rust, structural damage, lighting, brakes just to name a few and all cars must go through it every 6 or 12 months. Depending on what year the car is. If it's under the year 2000 then you get a 6 month WOF and if its over the 2000 then you're allowed a 12 month one. They're very strict when it comes to passing a WOF in our country but necessary for the safety of the people on our roads.

[@ptrim1902]

Very helpful video. Thanks.

[@thedo6750]

That's so useful to know thank you.

[@user-rk6ry2bv5e]

m13a series engine is build like a tank , i recommend after 150.000 km ( if you run it on red line ) the first to change is radiator cup , thermostat , SEAL of PCV VALVE .... radiator cup is critical becouse have a pressure release valve if not open something will blow on engine.

[@adolfshitler]

Rust is one of the biggest problems on the earlier models. Front subframe especially. And look for water ingress in the boot space caused by the two rubber tubes holding the boot lid electrics, silicone cures this. Also, gearbox is weak.

[@onaroll1670]

What a beauty!

[@bootroota1394]

I have a 2012 (owned since new) 1.4L swift and I've put 285000km on it and it still runs fine. It does splutter when it's cold but other than that I really can't fault it if you just need a car to get you from A to B and back. One full tank gets me on average 650-700kms.

[@wowcarwow]

Yep. I love driving this too.

[@batishkhan4166]

650 the hell how do u drive man I get only 400 stop lying man

[@bootroota1394]

@@batishkhan4166 highway kms, I live remote so the car is at cruise speed around 100km/hr 95% of the time. Plus I've never flogged it.

[@NPC-st7zv]

​@@batishkhan4166I've got the 1.5 and get over 400 miles which is over 600KM

[@Aletastewartpalmer9164]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@asianlanz]

Yes you are right my suzuki swift 2005 paint slowly faded.

[@F-Khan491]

change your mechanics please, they spent days with the car and couldn't see a loosened pipe : (

[@wowcarwow]

🤣 good point. The problem is all mechanics are more or less the same.

[@F-Khan491]

@@wowcarwow true :)

[@Admodeus]

I'm getting a random faint popping or squeak sort of noise coming from I think the front, while driving. Not a clue what it is, but I just can't imagine it be the suspension as the car is only 3 years old and very low mileage.

[@terryrodriques9955]

Definitely different quality when assembled in India or China

[@muhammadnoorammirulbinmohd90]

really like with your accent 😅👍🏻

[@mysteryman5826]

I hope you got your money back on the unnecessary "repairs" to resolve the noise that you fixed yourself at no cost. Which the so called trained people could not do themselves. I remember I had a problem with a vehicle some years ago. The rear brakes would lock on when very little pressure was applied (but only sometimes) At one point it sent me spinning out of control through a red light across traffic lanes, Luckily for everyone at the time the road was empty. I had reported this to the mechanic before hand and he replaced the brake disks and pads at high cost to myself. which di not fix the very dangerous problem. I them took it for an MOT at the local authority who failed it and told me it was the load sensing valve seizing and all I needed to do was spray it with wd40. That actually worked!

[@PrathPrat7288]

"hi5, namaste" good video buddy:-*

[@rofanovdanadiaksa7646]

Sir, bagaimana cara menekan cover pintu bagasi supaya tidak goyang dan berbunyi

[@syafaahadrianna9848]

I'm thinking of buying this car but different year maybe on 2013 or 2014 as my first car? Would you recommended? I was searching for second hand car and I was interested on this car. I was using the car for long distance km and for my study

[@wowcarwow]

Those newer ones are even better. They come with 1.4L. However, spare parts are hard to find in Sarawak. If you are in West Malaysia, it’s much easier.

[@IQRURM]

hey brother I have a question my car is automatic the key is turning but the engine is not turning I checked the battery is working fine. The electrics in the car are good. I don't know what the reason is. Is the transmission or a defect in the key assembly?

[@wowcarwow]

No cranking but the battery is good. It is more likely the STARTER. The starter is at the back of the engine, it’s quite hard to reach. If all dashboard lights are on but the engine is not cranking, it shouldn’t be the key defects.

[@dragan3290]

Im going to have a look at one today! For my son! Anything else I should look for? This one is a manual manual? Any reply appreciated cheers from Australia 👍 ❤

[@wowcarwow]

You mentioned 2017 model. The engine is different for 2017. I suppose it’s better overall. The biggest problem I have with this car is that not many people know how to fix it where I live.

[@dragan3290]

@@wowcarwow 2010 and 2011! Sorry my son told me that it was a 2017!

[@richardjames6084]

Beside of that sound... how the car overall, engine wise... coz maybe I going to buy one....

[@dotapro12]

Does your car has steering wheel fluid component? I am driving the same model as yours.

[@wowcarwow]

Hi. This Swift doesn’t seem to have a fluid reservoir for steering fluid. I think it’s operated with electric steering.

[@deeangel3221]

I used double sided tape, it works. Hope this helps you

[@dagonGate7]

I agree but I also want to add some. Interior plastic trims rattling, the windows also had a lot of play and rattle, purge valve broke every time a !non cautious! technician wants to replace the air filter. 2/3 of m13a swifts have winning noise from gearbox(only the manuals). Need to replace the imput shaft bearing witch is inside the gear box(having the gearbox out of the car make the fix expensive, the bearing only cost 30euros).Most of the owners change all the bearings, bolts and seals once they had their gearbox opened and they never had problems again.(cost is 200-450€) BUT! The most serious problem with these cars are the "ATE" abs units. Over 2.000 owners experienced problems and some of them had accidents. The brake pedal sunk and the car don't brake.Pumping the brake pedal save some people's from crashing. (There is no abs warning light). Suzuki never admit the gearboxes problems or abs modules malfunctions. The engine and all the electrical system is bulletproof. My opinion for Abs module is you should service the brakes by changing the brake fluid every year or two and always using a obd tool to properly bleed the abs module from any air or bad/rasty brake fluid. My opinion about gearbox issue is to prevent fast/hard shift from 1st to 2nd gear or downshift to 2nd from 3rd wth a lot rpms.

[@wowcarwow]

Thanks for sharing

[@harjasmarok7133]

Do you know if the second generation after 2010 had the ABS module failures or did they fix the problem?

[@kareemgalaroza822]

I'm a mechanic and I love people that doesn't know about their car.. $20.00 zip tie solution 😂 easy money

[@razakhm]

The best mechanic for our car is us. Does your car sound loud when go over sudden sharp pitholes or steep road protrusions.

[@wowcarwow]

Nope. Everything is fine now.

[@MECANICAYA]

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[@christinalau1947]

Ok. Need some spray also.

[@musoseven8218]

I'm sorry you've been through all of that. I'd complain to the garage and seek a refund (giving them the benefit of the doubt those parts may have needed replacing - did they show you the worn out/old parts?). I'd replace the wire with cable ties for a stronger fix - I wonder how the car left the factory, if a bracket has broken can Suzuki sell you an OEM replacement? Japanese spec paint? Always an issue, sadly, very thin too. Also several of the later Suzuki's have plastic interior trim rattles too especially around the parcel shelf and tailgate. Always best to buy a car mid way through its product lifecycle Eg when they've been released for 3 years as all the problems are ironed out. Later in the lifecycle you may get Eg nice alloys, tinted glass, updated stereo but the manufacturer will only be using up spare parts whilst in other, less obvious areas cutting costs/cost down. Mechanically Swift's are pretty good, your model did require a modification to the rear suspension iirc, as they had excessive tyre wear etc. Hopefully yours will be free from such. I've the later model, I can get 50 mpg without trying (if I did try I'm sure that 55mpg or more would be possible) on a good trip, although if on a motorway it's always best to use a higher octane perol as the fuel burn on lower octane petrol is higher so less MPGs are achieved. General running about and the lower octane fuel is fine, it's just at higher speed and revs higher octane fuel performs better and it cleans the fuel system as it has better additives etc. 🤞✌️😊👍

[@wowcarwow]

You are good. Thanks for the advice.

[@musoseven8218]

@@wowcarwow ✌️👍✌️😊💜

[@robcraig6867]

They can be really good cars but once the overheating issues start they are as good as dead. My swift is on its 2nd motor last motor wouldn’t stop overheating changed all parts nothing head gasket and head was fine still over heated. New motor is now doing the same about to start swapping out old parts with new again but I doubt it’ll work

[@danielkomitski3923]

How much mileage was on your car? I have a 2007 swift, the water pump looks easy to replace so I thought cooling problems would be easy to fix.

[@pursangedition]

From what you've described about the sound coming on when moving off/coming to a stop/stationary, I'm surprised your mechanic saw fit to replace suspension components. Worn parts like strut mounts, stabiliser links, stabiliser bushings, lower control arms etc make a clunking noise only when driving over humps or uneven surfaces esp on one side. As for the o-ring, they must've discovered a leak around your VVT solenoid & decided to replace it.. though it's usually not critical or at all related to the sound. May be good to have your mechanic ride with you to understand the problem, and try sourcing your own parts if you can! Suzuki parts are generally affordable & widely available online in Malaysia 😁 (Speaking from experience as a Swift Sport owner)

[@cheewaychong3034]

My sis have one..really the paint faded horribly..lol.. pickup a bit slow

[@ambrosejohin1564]

Any service centre or good workshop for suzuki swift in Kuching area.

[@wowcarwow]

Hi. There is one Suzuki workshop called Rhino Automart S/B located at Tun Jungah. But I normally take all cars to Sun Lun. I think they do a good job. They can always order parts if they don’t have. The bigger problem I find in most mechanic is always diagnosing the problem. They never really know exactly what the problem is. They normally guess and often times it’s wrong and it does cost money when they make the wrong guess.

[@jazzonce29]

What year model is this Sir? And what's the fuel consumption?

[@wowcarwow]

2008. It doesn’t consume much. I average around 13km/L in the city.

[@azuanism]

@@wowcarwow any info about 1.4 model FC? better? worse?

[@warrencramer4516]

Did you purchase thise vehicle as a Pre-Owned Vehicle? If so, Did you buy it privately?

[@wowcarwow]

I bought it used from a dealer.

[@warrencramer4516]

@@wowcarwow fair enough, the annoying noise should have been rectified by the selling dealer. But complaining about paint quality on a Pre-Owned Vehicle is a little harsh? Bit harsh to be publishing a video which makes it sound Suzuki produce inferior quality cars? Possibility that it was due to the previous owner? Non factory respray?

[@wowcarwow]

@@warrencramer4516 all Swift has very poor paint quality. Extremely thin paint. I did some research on it with other owners. I also tried sanding down the original paint. Way worse than any car I’ve owned.

[@wowcarwow]

Anyway thanks for your opinions. You must be a fan of Swift haha

[@warrencramer4516]

@@wowcarwow you sanded down a cars paint knowing it had extremely thin paint?? Granted the Suzuki isn't known to be a high end car, seems strange to do this. I'm not a fan of any particular brand, (let alone a Suzuki,) just seems there a some fairly big holes to your argument. I just believe in being fair. If you wanted Rolls Royce quality, maybe you should have bought one. You have purchased a proven reliable but budget car (preowned) and complaining publicly about something that may not effect other owners because of their expectations. I think you've set your expectations to high to be honest.

[@martenorio747]

I like that 😎 🚗

[@Naga877]

Year and model of your swift please

[@wowcarwow]

2008

[@bobolulu7615]

The mechanic should take out those new parts they put in and have not charged you. They fixed nothing.

[@anuarsheikhmahamud3758]

Can I get details of the car paint shop

[@wowcarwow]

You can WhatsApp [phone]

[@liquidh6344]

Is this a 1.2l? Are parts affordable compared to Perodua?

[@wowcarwow]

This is a 1.5L. Generally most parts are affordable but certain parts like the steering rack may cost up to a few thousands.

[@abdallahsalem552]

What engine oil u use?

[@wowcarwow]

I use 5W30, full synthetic oil.

[@judygo9925]

my SWIFT 1.5 (2009) also got so bad annoying sound if already spend 10thousand pesos (Phils) if open the car aircon after awhile got bad sound 😩

[@wowcarwow]

Yeah rattling sound is the issue.

[@Chris2phaBrown]

The sound you are hearing at 1:02 is Godzilla chasing you.... when you hear that sound it's better to get out and run, your escape will be faster so you'll have a better chance.

[@Afrocanuk]

Just like the 2007 Swziki Swift+, your car is NOT a Japanese design! The actual company to blame for your problems is GENERAL MOTORS! For the 2007 Suzuki Swift, GM took the Korean Daewoo Kalos and rebadged it. That vehicle also had loads of problems.

[@shanedesilva2733]

Hi did the rattle noise come under hard acceleration and above 3000 rpm ?

[@wowcarwow]

The noise was only when the car is slowing down or stationary.

[@MECANICAYA]

te dejo un video de un suzuki k12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3iTp2qKh7mmhtE

[@MrAzizihassan]

How much it cost for the new paint?

[@wowcarwow]

I think I spent around 400. Cheap paint.

[@shark2309]

False information. It’s your car problem.not random or common.

[@charlesferguson2439]

and those mechanics couldn,t find that,wow

[@Dobbla1]

Nice car overall, but definetly very poor paint quality....

[@blackgamingstudio5104]

Check silencer

[@SharulDucatista]

Common thing for swift is there are many parts made from plastic, it makes the car sound rattling here & there, everywhere. 😂

[@wowcarwow]

The plastic is very thin as well. The whole interior make noise hahah. But I managed to hold those in place. It’s much better now.

[@leoseries]

Common issues? It seems like you had a dud. Was it made in Japan?

[@zamnizam5874]

where s spare tyre

[@wowcarwow]

In the boot.

[@jetski275]

All of these are minor problems. I want to buy a Suzuki Swift I think. Are there any major problems like reliability or expensive repairs? Are they like Hondas or not even worth the value of saving a little money on a swift

[@wowcarwow]

Suzuki cars are not as reliable as Toyota or Honda. I have problems with other models too. Hard to find mechanics to fix them in Kuching too. Misfiring problem on this car was not resolved, no mechanic could fix it and I got rid of it. You can try a new model.

[@jetski275]

@@wowcarwow thank you wow. I've never seen someone do an in-depth problems with the Swift. Everybody just said it's reliable. I appreciate you taking the time to help everybody. I'll probably get a Yaris or Mazda 2. It'll be my only car so it needs to work well

[@hajimohd.zulfadzhliadzimia1418]

Front using pads & back using drums

[@icezer0733]

You got scammed by the mechanics, I feel bad for you ngl...

[@strongboy7289]

Don't kid yourself dude the car isn't swift! It builds up gradually to the speed as i know i have a 2010 RE4. Sounds like the mechanic scammed you btw.

[@ammarfadli6980]

how about the fuel consumption?

[@wowcarwow]

Driving in Kuching, I average around 13km/L. it’s about the same as Myvi. Very economical on fuel.

[@onaroll1670]

Just about the same as Axia. The most economical it can be. Fuel in Malaysia is also cheap.

[@ammarfadli6980]

@@onaroll1670 wah looks like this car also fit for student👍🏻 thank you

[@lloydharmon5278]

My swift runs just fine. Its just your Swift behaving like that 😆 at least my Swift is lot reliable and durable than my other Continental cars especially my Peugeot 😂

[@wowcarwow]

How bad is the Peugeot? I am considering buying one.

[@lloydharmon5278]

@@wowcarwow Peugeot is not a bad car, once you own one, you gonna love it dearly sir. Its not that bad but you gotta bear the wear n tear parts more often compared to cheap Japanese cars. Replacement parts aren’t that cheap compared to most Japanese cars but no worries, just find a real Peugeot mechanic for peace of mind, then your Peugeot is good to go as new. I own 3 Peugeot myself and they are superb, mostly the ones with 1.6THP engine 😃

[@wowcarwow]

@@lloydharmon5278 thanks

[@TheMasterofComment]

@@lloydharmon5278 have a peugeot too. Its ok i guess, definitely nott a good buy new unless money is not an issue

[@drunkenmonkey5529]

First you change the mechanic dude.. Suzuki swift is one of the low cost maintenance vehicle made by japanese,,,

[@extrememelonspillageyesyes730]

What I ain't laughing but its annoying that sound

[@kareemgalaroza822]

Your swift has a problem.. No1. The owner.. no.2, if the owner spends a lot to fix but the noise is never go away?.. then the owner is still to blame.. the mechanic replaced new parts..why would a mechanic repair something with a piece of a garden wire? See the owner is the issue here..

[@demand247]

Mechanic took £1500 for nothing 😢

[@MECANICAYA]

te dejo un video de un suzuki k12 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3iTp2qKh7mmhtE

[@bumndrass]

The Honda Jazz has just as bad quality paint

[@zxcc7219]

Да он пиздит, у меня такая суза 2007 г.в. 230к пробег, полёт отличный.

[@dunderclumpin]

you got ripped off

[@colyzee]

A fool and their money is easily parted

[@jutublizard]

i know how you can fix it..... buy maseratti

[@karanlendo8667]

Hindi se bat krne se thik hai

[@md.saifulislamfaisal6546]

mechanics made you fool of course!

[@mikemayers9353]

Buy a tesla and see shit paint quality

[@PrathameshBhat7288]

"hi5 namaste" good video buddy:-*