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2001 Suzuki Swift

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Swift.

Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 2001 Suzuki Swift utilizes 3.5 qt of 5W‑30 API oil and is paired with a three‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 26/31/28 mpg. It accumulated only three owner complaints total, with service brakes/hydraulic listed as the top area and no recalls recorded. This places the 2001 model year near the low end of the vehicle’s complaint history (1990‑2002), where the fewest complaints were reported in 1995 (one) and the peak occurred in 1991 (twelve).

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque48 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/31/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 26R · 440 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 26R · 440 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length149.6 in
Overall width62.6 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase93.3 in
Curb weight1896 lb
Track (front / rear)54.7 / 53.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 31 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 48 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-28.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings25 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts42-47 ft-lbs
Main Bearings37-41 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-28.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts48 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug13.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub127 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)850 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance1.35-1.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance22,100-29,900 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21 lbs
Oil TypePAG
Oil Capacity3.03 oz
Standard BCI Group Number26R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance440 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)28.5-34.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)38.5-44.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12-13 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure48-62 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM4000 rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.236; Rear: 0.236 specification
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .590; Rear: .315
Maximum Rotor Runout.0039
Maximum Drum DiameterHatchback: 7.170; Sedan: 7.958; Rear: NA

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
125 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
240 ft. lbs.40 ft. lbs
349

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miBrake System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Final Drive (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 22,500 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Final Drive (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)
At 90,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miFuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Suzuki Swift records three federal complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations and three TSBs, placing its complaint volume between the 2000 model’s two complaints and one recall and the 2002 model’s two complaints with no recalls. Across the generation, complaint counts peaked in the early‑1990s, declined through the late‑1990s, and have remained low in the early‑2000s, with recalls disappearing after 1998. The 2001 year sits in this low‑recall period while its complaint count is modest compared to earlier peaks, and it carries no crash or fire‑related complaints. Consequently, the 2001 Swift shows limited safety‑related federal actions and a manageable complaint profile. Overall, the 2001 model presents low recall risk and moderate complaint volume, making it a reasonable choice for a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
3
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Engine & Engine Cooling1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SUZ_0160082022-07-08SuspensionReminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
N-Q-G-0452018-11-20SuspensionThis Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
0204145Engine And Engine CoolingCORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Swift take?

3.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Swift have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Swift get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg.