Before you buy a used Suzuki Ignis (MF).
Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.
The essentials.
- 1 documented, sourced fault across its 2 engines.
- That is not much data: if no other faults show up here, it does not mean it has none.
- It only applies with certain equipment or production dates: ask what this car has.
- 5 official recalls on record: ask for the chassis number (VIN) and confirm they have been done.
- According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
Typical faults by engine
The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.
All versions
Sheets the catalogue links to all 2 of its engines.
- Suzuki Ignis (MF): higher consumption under load and a hybrid and stop-start system that sometimes play up according to AUTO BILDKnown weak points
- Period mentioned
- 2016–2026
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
Applies if: All versions.
1.2 Dualjet · 1.2 Dualjet mild hybrid
1.2 Dualjet (Petrol) · 1.2 Dualjet mild hybrid (Hybrid)
We have no faults specific to this engine, only those common to every version.
Which engine has the fewest documented faults?
| Engine | Documented faults | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 DualjetPetrol | 11 with conditions | 4 |
| 1.2 Dualjet mild hybridHybrid | 11 with conditions | 5 |
According to the data we have, all its engines have the same number of documented faults.
We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.
Official recalls: ask before you pay
A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.
- Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
- Ask an official Suzuki dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
- Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
ENG A-STOP OFF light flashing and a battery that stops charging until the engine stalls (Swift RZ and Ignis of 2016–2017)Electrical and electronic systems
How to check it: If the ENG A-STOP OFF light flashes, avoid long trips and have it checked as soon as possible. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
View full entry12 V positive cable that may touch earth and cause a short circuit and fire (Ignis and Swift of 2022)Electrical and electronic systems
How to check it: If you smell burning wiring or see smoke, stop, switch off and get out of the car. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
View full entryBadly welded fuel tank breather pipe that may come off and let petrol out when filling up (Ignis of 2020)Fuel system
How to check it: Until it has been checked, do not fill the tank to the top and, if you smell petrol, do not start the engine. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
View full entrySteering wheel nut not tight enough: rattling or noise at the wheel and, at worst, the wheel comes loose (Ignis and Swift of 2022)Steering
How to check it: If the steering wheel makes noise or has play, do not drive on and call for assistance. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
View full entryIntegrated starter generator (ISG) belt that breaks: the water pump stops and the charging and temperature lights come on (Swift RZ and Ignis mild hybrids of 2016–2017)Engine
Engines: 1.2 Dualjet mild hybrid (Hybrid)
How to check it: If the charging and temperature lights come on, stop the engine somewhere safe as soon as you can and do not drive on: without the water pump the engine overheats. Ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
View full entryOn the test drive: what to look and listen for
Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.
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Known weak points
Look out for: The Dualjet petrol engine uses more fuel when loaded or worked hard; the hybrid system and automatic stop-start sometimes play up.
Ask them to check: If the hybrid system or stop-start plays up, ask a Suzuki dealer, with the VIN, whether any recalls are outstanding: there were recalls for the ENG A-STOP software and the ISG belt.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.
- Suzuki Ignis (MF): higher consumption under load and a hybrid and stop-start system that sometimes play up according to AUTO BILD
- ENG A-STOP OFF light flashing and a battery that stops charging until the engine stalls (Swift RZ and Ignis of 2016–2017)
- 12 V positive cable that may touch earth and cause a short circuit and fire (Ignis and Swift of 2022)
- Badly welded fuel tank breather pipe that may come off and let petrol out when filling up (Ignis of 2020)
- Steering wheel nut not tight enough: rattling or noise at the wheel and, at worst, the wheel comes loose (Ignis and Swift of 2022)
- Integrated starter generator (ISG) belt that breaks: the water pump stops and the charging and temperature lights come on (Swift RZ and Ignis mild hybrids of 2016–2017)
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