Known issues
Suzuki engine problems by mileage
Known problems of the Suzuki engines covered so far, with the models they are fitted to. Each engine page has the symptoms, fault codes, tests and fixes. More engines are added over time.
Renault/Nissan 1.5 dCi (K9K)
Diesel · 2001–2021Suzuki models: Jimny 1.5 DDiS (2004–2009)
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Big-end bearing spin high severity | 100,000–220,000 km 60,000–135,000 miles |
| Injector failure and starting problems medium severity | 100,000–250,000 km 60,000–155,000 miles |
| Turbo failure from oil starvation high severity | 120,000–220,000 km 75,000–135,000 miles |
| Particulate filter and oil level rising medium severity | 60,000–200,000 km 35,000–125,000 miles |
Fiat/Opel/Suzuki 1.3 Multijet, CDTI and DDiS
Diesel · 2003–2018Suzuki models: Swift, Ignis, Splash, Wagon R+
| Problem | Typical mileage |
|---|---|
| Oil level rising (diesel in the oil) medium severity | 40,000–160,000 km 25,000–100,000 miles |
| Timing chain stretch high severity | 150,000–250,000 km 95,000–155,000 miles |
| EGR valve clogging medium severity | 80,000–180,000 km 50,000–110,000 miles |
Real Suzuki repair cases
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