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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 15 of 22 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
22 reports
8,000 miles · Nov 14, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SUGGESTED A REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BRAKES. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY OFFERED NO REPAIR COST ASSISTANCE.…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR AT VERY LOW MILEAGE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION AND REPAIR. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SUGGESTED A REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT BRAKES. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY OFFERED NO REPAIR COST ASSISTANCE. THIS REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE AT THIS TIME DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXPENSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10142593
6,013 miles · May 20, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: IN MIDDLE OF NIGH,T NO WEATHER PROBLEMS, AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED. HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES, AND HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. AND WHEN HE GOT OUT HE SAW THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS GLOWING AND SMOKING. BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT A DEFECT. CALLER FOLLOWED MAINTENANCE ROUTINE.…
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DT: IN MIDDLE OF NIGH,T NO WEATHER PROBLEMS, AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES FAILED. HAD TO STAND ON BRAKES, AND HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. AND WHEN HE GOT OUT HE SAW THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS GLOWING AND SMOKING. BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT A DEFECT. CALLER FOLLOWED MAINTENANCE ROUTINE. DEALER FOUND THE BRAKE PADS WERE BAD.*AK
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE CLIP, THE RETAINING CLIP THAT KEEPS THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAN CONTACT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HOUSING IF EXCESSIVE LATERAL FORCE IS APPLIED WHEN SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK. IF THE RETAINING CLIP BREAKS, THE SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP WITH A CLIP THAT HAS A DIFFERENT SHAPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.
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