How reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Suzuki Baleno passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 5,187 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 77.5%.
Suzuki Baleno reliability by year
How the Suzuki Baleno performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 86.7% | – |
| 1995 | 87.6% | – |
| 1996 | 87.1% | – |
| 1997 | 86.9% | – |
| 1998 | 85.5% | – |
| 1999 | 86.2% | – |
| 2000 | 87% | – |
| 2001 | 88.5% | – |
| 2002 | 85.9% | – |
| 2003 | 89.6% | – |
| 2016 | 77.1% | – |
| 2017 | 77.5% | 56,702 km |
| 2018 | 81.6% | 52,777 km |
| 2019 | 89.8% | 48,801 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Suzuki Baleno as a model. The reliability of any individual Suzuki Baleno also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suzuki Baleno reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Suzuki Baleno passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 78%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Suzuki Baleno?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.8% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.5% of inspections); Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (1.6% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4% of inspections); Audible warning inoperative (1.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Suzuki Baleno?
For a typical Suzuki Baleno, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 56,702 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Suzuki Baleno before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.