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2008 Suzuki Swift

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

8.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,666

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2014183 · manufacturer campaign 103

21 May 2014

Transport Canada lists: Swift 2004–2008

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, heat generated within the daytime running light (DRL) module could cause the module to melt, potentially resulting in a fire, which may result in injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the DRL module.

12,940 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 91% of 147 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
198 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Suzuki Swift have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2008 Suzuki Swift. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Suzuki Swift get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Suzuki Swift at 8.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 198 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Suzuki Swift for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,666 in fuel, producing roughly 3,973 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.