1996 Suzuki X90 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 24 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Suzuki X90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Suzuki X90. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and latches, locks and linkages (1). Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
Example complaints
Air bags: “Upon losing control, vehicle went into a ditch, hitting a tree head-on. Neither driver or passenger air bags deployed. Driver received extensive facial injuries. A mechanic/insurance representative has declared vehicle totalled. . Consumer stated she was driving slow because of bad weather, when she hit a patch of ice and ended up in a ditch against a tree, consumer suffered a broken nose, and nerve damage to her right cheek.”
NHTSA complaint #8010302, filed 2002-05Brakes: “When applying the ABS on wet or dry pavement at 30 MPH the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance whch caused a collision, the cause for this problem is unknown. Consumer has not taken the vehicle in for service.”
NHTSA complaint #816268, filed 1997-09Latches, locks and linkages: “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 2002-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1996 Suzuki X90 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-90 2WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| X-90 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 26 | 24 | $2,800 |
| X-90 4WD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Suzuki X90 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018Suspension, Equipment. This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension…
Other model years of the Suzuki X90
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 9 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Suzuki X90 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1996 Suzuki X90 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Suzuki X90 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1996 Suzuki X90 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1996 Suzuki X90 get?
The EPA rates the 1996 Suzuki X90 (X-90 2WD, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 22 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.