Model reliability

Suzuki Ignis reliability

The Suzuki Ignis fails its MOT about as often as most cars up to 5 years old: 13% of 9,512 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old

13% failed their MOT

About average

From 9,512 MOT tests of Suzuki Igniss this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenWipers4.5% vs 2.1%

Fails 11× as oftenSprings3.4% vs 0.3%Fix about £150

6 to 10 years old

18.4% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 6,367 MOT tests of Suzuki Igniss this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSprings7.5% vs 2.4%Fix about £150

Fails 72% more oftenWipers3.1% vs 1.8%

Advised 45% more oftenTyre condition14.9% vs 10.3%Fix about £90

Over 10 years old

41.8% failed their MOT

About average

From 7,360 MOT tests of Suzuki Igniss this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 63% more oftenSuspension arms8.3% vs 5.1%

Fails 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes4.9% vs 1.7%Fix about £120

Fails 62% more oftenWipers4.2% vs 2.6%

Fails 54% more oftenSteering linkage components3.7% vs 2.4%

Advised 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes25% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 31% more oftenSuspension arms15.9% vs 12.1%

Advised 2× as oftenSprings14.7% vs 6.3%Fix about £150

Advised 32% more oftenTyre condition13.7% vs 10.4%Fix about £90

Safety recalls

9 DVSA recalls for the Suzuki Ignis

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/05017 Feb 2025Built 2022Measures Against Loosening of Steering Shaft Nut

Steering wheel fastening insufficient the mounting nut may loosen resulting in an abnormal sound or rattling if the use is continued the fitting may become disengaged in the worst case the steering wheel operation may not be possible.

Fix: Check and clean the installation condition of the steering wheel in all vehicles install the steering wheel correctly and tighten the nut to the revised specified torque of 43Nm (before: 33Nm).

Recalled models: IGNIS · 842 vehicles

R/2021/13513 May 2021Built 2020The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank

The breather pipe may not be properly welded to the fuel tank.

Fix: Fuel tank replacement.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 371 vehicles

R/2018/07826 Mar 2018Built 2016–2017Integrated starter generator belt belt may fail

Due to a lack of strength in the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) Belt may break during usage. If this happens the water pump will become inoperative and the charging light will illuminate. The coolant temperature warning light will also light due to an increase in coolant temperature. In the worst case scenario the engine may stall and not restart.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the ISG belt.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 2,247 vehicles

R/2018/07113 Mar 2018Built 2016–2017Battery may fail to charge which could cause engine to stall and lights to fade

Due to incorrect software in the Engine Control Module (ECM) the ENG A-STOP (Engine Auto Stop Start System) OFF light may blink & the ENG A-STOP system may become inoperative. If the car is driven continuously in this condition the lead-acid battery will not be charged. In the worst case there is a possibility that the lights will dim and the engine may stall and not restart due to low battery voltage.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and reprogramme the ECM with corrected software.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 6,313 vehicles

R/2015/09419 Jun 2015Built 2000–2004Fire may occur

Grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may carbonize by heat which is generated from an arcing when the moving side leaves the fixed contact point. The carbonized grease can cause the switch to smoke and in the worst case a fire may occur.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new ignition switch.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 15,117 vehicles

R/2007/01012 Mar 2007Built 2003–2006Airbag may deploy irregularly

The airbag may deploy in an irregular fashion and possibly cause the passenger personal injury.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the airbag bracket with a countermeasure part.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 4,008 vehicles

R/2007/00922 Jan 2007Built 2005Brakes may fail

Under certain conditions there is a possibility that one of the two brake circuits may fail.

Fix: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected to replace the brake master cylinder.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 2 vehicles

R/2005/12010 Oct 2005Built 2003–2004Drive shaft may become detached

Left hand inner drive shaft joint retaining Circlip is of incorrect specification this may result in drive shaft joint not being held in the correct position. Under high speed driving conditions incorrect holding force of joint will result in loss of drive.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace with new quality assured circlip.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 1,915 vehicles

R/2004/10325 Jun 2004Built 2003–2004Front suspension fastners may not have be to the correct torque

Vehicles may have been produced with the front suspension fastenings incorrectly tightened.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled during which time the subject fastenings will be slackened off and then re-torqued.

Recalled models: IGNIS · 1,613 vehicles

Show all 9 recalls

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Suzuki Ignis before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Suzuki Ignis reliability

9 DVSA recalls for the Suzuki Ignis

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