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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2017 Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC32S)

Final year of the ZC32S. The newest examples are now approaching 10 years old, so expect age-related wear on rubber components and suspension bushes. Well-cached examples with full service history are increasingly sought after.

What changed for 2017

  • •Final production year before Mk3 replacement
  • •All models now equipped with ESP as standard

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Front suspension bush wear causing vague steering
  • !Corrosion on subframe mounting points
  • !Brake disc warping from infrequent use
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Known Issues
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The 2017 period has 2 more issues than the Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC32S) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Notchy Second Gear and Synchro Wear

ModerateGearbox & Transmission

The shift quality is never ultra-slick, but reluctance or crunching into second usually points to wear rather than simple cold-oil stiffness.

Estimated cost: £300–£800Affects: 2012–2017

Typical symptoms

  • •Resistance selecting second gear
  • •Crunch on a faster upshift
  • •Shift quality much worse when cold

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Drive the car from cold and once properly warm
  • ✓Try both gentle and quicker second-gear shifts
  • ✓Ask whether the gearbox oil has been changed on time

Front Top Mount and Drop-Link Wear

MinorSuspension & Chassis

The firm suspension and light weight mean worn top mounts and drop links show up as annoying clunks before anything looks seriously wrong.

Estimated cost: £120–£300Affects: 2012–2017

Typical symptoms

  • •Clonk over potholes
  • •Creaking when turning into driveways
  • •Light steering knock on rough roads

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Drive over low-speed bumps with the radio off
  • ✓Turn the wheel near full lock and listen for mount noise
  • ✓Inspect the front tyres for uneven wear

Thin Paint and Stone-Chip Corrosion

MinorBodywork & Rust

The Swift Sport’s paint chips easily on the bonnet and front edge of the roof, and neglected chips can start rusting on UK cars.

Estimated cost: £150–£400Affects: 2012–2017

Typical symptoms

  • •Peppered bonnet edge
  • •Rust specks around stone chips
  • •Touched-in front-end paint

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect the bonnet leading edge closely
  • ✓Check the roof above the windscreen for chips
  • ✓Look for tidy rust-proofing rather than rushed touch-up paint

Buying Tips for the 2017 Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC32S)

  • ✓Look for a full service history from specialist Suzuki garages
  • ✓Check the subframe for signs of previous welding or repair
  • ✓Inspect the front brake discs for scoring or runout
2016 Suzuki Swift Sport (ZC32S)

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