2000 Suzuki Swift

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199820002001vs. 2000 Subcompact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)1,800–2,2501,850–2,2501,850–2,250
Combined MPG28–3528–3428–34
City / Highway MPG26–33 / 31–3926–31 / 31–3826–31 / 31–38
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)254–317261–317261–317
Complaints filed223Not compared
Recalls issued010Not compared
Crash-involved complaints010Not compared
Fire-involved complaints000Not compared
Injuries reported220Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared222

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki Swift have?

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Suzuki Swift get?

EPA rates it 28–34 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Suzuki Swift?

EPA estimates $1,850–$2,250 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 3-spd41.3LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars26 mpg (low)31 mpg (low)28 mpg (low)$2,250 (high)317 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd41.3LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSubcompact Cars31 mpg (high)38 mpg (high)34 mpg (high)$1,850 (low)261 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine00000
Transmission & Drivetrain00000
Fuel System00000
Electrical00000
Brakes00000
Steering00000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints10000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control00000
Body, Seats & Latches11020
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other00000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (1)

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · Campaign 00V286000 · Oct 19, 2000

    Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225.S12, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUALS ACCOMPANYING THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE CERTAIN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

    Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

    Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A NEW OWNER'S MANUAL THAT CONTAINS THE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 225.