In short
At 13–15 years (mostly built 2010–2013) 20.6% of 2,115 inspected Suzuki Swift IIIs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 10.6% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 32% more often on this model than on average (rank 273 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, control arms / ball joints and springs and shock absorbers — brakes occurs 2.4× as often as on comparable cars.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Suzuki Swift III — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/suzuki/swift-iii/
A-problems
20.6%
n = 2,115 · 95% CI 18.9 – 22.3%
National, same age
10.6%
n = 1,277,358 · 95% CI 10.6 – 10.7%
Defects at the APK by age
- Suzuki Swift III
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | — | insufficient | 1.3% | ||
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | 2,115 | 20.6% | 18.9 – 22.3% | 54.2% | 10.6% |
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | 30,777 | 19.8% | 19.3 – 20.2% | 54.9% | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9.6% · n = 2,115 · 8.4 – 10.9% | 2.4× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 7.7% · n = 2,115 · 6.6 – 8.9% | 3.9× | |
| Springs and shock absorbers | 2.0% · n = 2,115 · 1.5 – 2.7% | 0.9× | |
| Brake lines | 1.7% · n = 2,115 · 1.3 – 2.4% | 2.9× | |
| Steering | 0.7% · n = 2,115 · 0.4 – 1.1% | 0.5× | |
| Leaks | 0.4% · n = 2,115 · 0.2 – 0.7% | 6.6× | |
| Structural rust | 0.3% · n = 2,115 · 0.2 – 0.7% | 0.9× | |
| Wheels and wheel bearings | 0.3% · n = 2,115 · 0.2 – 0.7% | 2.3× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.2% · n = 2,115 · 0.1 – 0.6% | 0.5× |
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2005 – 2012
- RDW type code(s)
- MZ
- Trade name(s)
- SWIFT
- Registered (type group)
- 9,497
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other Swift generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 13–15 years. Swift III: 20.6% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suzuki Swift reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 13–15 years 20.6% of inspected Suzuki Swift IIIs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 10.6% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Suzuki Swift III compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 32% more often on the Suzuki Swift III than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 273 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 13–15 years were then mostly built in 2010–2013. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, control arms / ball joints, springs and shock absorbers. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Suzuki Swift III.