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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1989 Suzuki Swift Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Suzuki Swift, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving hood suddenly flew up & cracked the windshield. This caused the driver's view to be obstructed. Contacted dealership & manufacturer about hood latch. Vehicle was picked up & towed to mechanic.consumer was informed that vehicle was in accident, and dealer refused to repair the hood latch. Problem with hood had happened twice before.”

NHTSA complaint #862987, filed 2000-06

Related recalls

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1993114%
1991229%
1989120%

Other parts of the 1989 Suzuki Swift

Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Suzuki Swift

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology