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How reliable is the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
95.6% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,734 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 95.6%.

First-time inspection pass rate95.6%
Dangerous defect rate
1.1%
Retest rate
5.5%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
28,908 km
Age 5
46,997 km
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 20 vehicles
Bottom 10%
1,514 km
Low 25%
4,998 km
Median
7,640 km
High 25%
10,957 km
Top 10%
13,589 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen2.4%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.5%
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.4%
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.4%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.3%)
Front Offside(0.9%)
Rear Nearside(0.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs reliability by year

How the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs 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 cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202095.6%46,997 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs as a model. The reliability of any individual Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 96%. 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 Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.5% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (0.4% of inspections); A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (0.4% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.4% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs?

For a typical Suzuki Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 28,908 km at 3 years, 46,997 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 Swift Sz3 Dualjet Shvs 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.

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