Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems?

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Sat 30 Dec 2023 04:11
Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems? - Rusty Bullethole

My daughter is thinking of buying a 2017-on Swift 1.2. I have heard by word of mouth that the Swift manual gearbox is prone to premature failure - maybe bearings? Any truth to that?

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Sat 30 Dec 2023 05:58
Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems? - paul 1963

I've had/ got 2 suzukis never had any issues with gearboxes, I'm also friends with the dealer principal of my local dealership, he's never had a car in with box problems.

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Sat 30 Dec 2023 06:32
Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems? - elekie&a/c doctor
Yes , these are known for gearbox issues, but really only affects early models from around 2005 -10 .
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Sat 30 Dec 2023 19:22
Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems? - paul 1963

Sorry Doc, simply not true, the only criticisms I'm aware of with Suzuki boxes are the auto boxes fitted to the latest Vitara ( overcome by using the paddles rather than letting the box get on with it) and occasional trouble with the viscous coupling on the swift 4x4 , that said my swift was a 4x4 and never gave a moment's trouble....

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Sat 30 Dec 2023 22:16
Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems? - SLO76

It’s not uncommon, but as far as I’m aware only really affects the pre 2012 model. I supplied a low mileage, full history (59,000) 11 plate 1.3GL to a colleague a few years ago and the gearbox failed on it within a month. Not something I expected or previously experienced, but ten minutes googling the subject and it is indeed a problem with this model. The 2017 model the OP refers to should be ok.

Edited by SLO76 on 30/12/2023 at 22:17

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Sun 31 Dec 2023 14:57
Suzuki Swift - Swift gearbox problems? - Halmerend
Our bought from new 2011 Swift has 87,000 on the clock now and we loved it. Sold it at 10 years old, Yeah it’s plasticky and rattles a bit but it was such great fun. Like a little go cart and great to drive. Other than service items, it had a new mirror heater element and windows switch in ten years. Nothing else. Both cost less than £50 including fitting.

Edited by Halmerend on 31/12/2023 at 14:58

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