Suzuki X90 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Suzuki X90 (1996–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 1996 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All X90 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | — | 0 | 2 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | — | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags5 36%
- Brakes3 21%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
- Steering1 7.1%
- Seat belts1 7.1%
- Latches, locks and linkages1 7.1%
- Exterior lighting1 7.1%
- Equipment1 7.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1996: “Since few months back the power locks have started activating (lock/unlock) on their own at random times while the vehicle is parked. It can happen like 10-15 times/day. May have happened once or twice while driving.**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769328.”
NHTSA complaint #10008542, filed 2002-112001: “While driving about 55 MPH crashed into another vehicle in front end. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer had been contacted, and they could not find the reason why air bags did not deploy. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #899187, filed 2001-11Other Suzuki models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology