The most reliable Suzuki engines by the numbers
Suzuki's engine lineup punches above its weight in reliability. Simple engineering, conservative power outputs, and Japanese build quality mean most Suzuki engines are among the safest choices in the used car market.
Complete ranking
| Rank | Engine | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K12C DualJet | 85/100 | BEST |
| 2 | K12B DualJet | 84/100 | BUY |
| 3 | K14D SHVS | 84/100 | BUY |
| 4 | N32A 3.2 V6 | 84/100 | BUY |
| 5 | M16A | 84/100 | BUY |
| 6 | K15B | 82/100 | BUY |
| 7 | M13A | 81/100 | BUY |
| 8 | K10C BoosterJet | 80/100 | BUY |
| 9 | K14C BoosterJet | 80/100 | BUY |
K12C DualJet — 85/100
1.2L NA I4
Found in: Baleno, Baleno 1.2 DualJet, Ignis, Ignis 1.2 DualJet, Swift, Swift 1.2 DualJet
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Recall: SHVS engine ECU software - battery not charged, engine may stall (2016-2017 hybrids) — severity minor, typically appears around N/A
- Recall: SHVS accessory belt can snap - water pump and starter-generator stop (2016-2017 hybrids) — severity moderate, typically appears around N/A
Full K12C DualJet reliability report →
K12B DualJet — 84/100
1.2L NA I4
Found in: Splash, Swift, Swift 1.2
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Accessory belt / tensioner (age) — severity minor, typically appears around 80.000 km
- Dirty throttle body - unstable idle — severity minor, typically appears around N/A
- Ignition coil failure - misfire — severity minor, typically appears around N/A
Full K12B DualJet reliability report →
K14D SHVS — 84/100
1.4L Mild-Hybrid I4
Found in: S-Cross, S-Cross 1.4 BoosterJet SHVS, SX4 S-Cross, Swift, Swift Sport 1.4 SHVS, Vitara, Vitara 1.4 BoosterJet SHVS
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- 48V SHVS battery / belt-alternator-starter — severity minor, typically appears around 80.000 km
- Brake vacuum pump check valve swelling - weaker brake assist (recall) — severity moderate, typically appears around N/A
Full K14D SHVS reliability report →
N32A 3.2 V6 — 84/100
N32A 3.2 V6
Found in: Grand Vitara
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Timing chain stretch and tensioner wear — severity moderate, typically appears around 80.000 km
Full N32A 3.2 V6 reliability report →
M16A — 84/100
1.6L NA I4
Found in: Grand Vitara, Liana, S-Cross, SX4, SX4 S-Cross 1.6 VVT, Swift, Swift 1.6 Sport, Vitara
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Catalytic converter monolith may come loose (SX4 2006-2007 recall) — severity minor, typically appears around N/A
- Lambda (O2) sensor failures and catalyst-efficiency codes (Swift Sport 2005-2010) — severity minor, typically appears around N/A
- Oil leaks at the VVT solenoid and gasket, some oil consumption — severity minor, typically appears around N/A
Full M16A reliability report →
K15B — 82/100
1.5L NA I4
Found in: Jimny, Jimny 1.5 VVT
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Recall: fuel-pump impeller can swell - engine stalls (Jimny built 11/2018-09/2019) — severity moderate, typically appears around N/A
Full K15B reliability report →
Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →