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Suzuki
ワゴンR: common problems
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Illustration for referenceBy symptom
No reviewed cases for this model yet.
Most common failures on this model (by part)
Share of the 365 repair cases we collected in which each part was the cause or was replaced. This is not a failure rate per vehicle on the road.
- Wiring / connector49 cases 13%Main symptom: Lights not workingtypically around 60,000 km
- A/C compressor36 cases 10%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 60,000 km
- A/C evaporator21 cases 6%Main symptom: Air-con not coldtypically around 40,000 km
- CVT14 cases 4%Main symptom: Harsh shiftingtypically around 40,000 km
- Automatic transmission (ATF)12 cases 3%Main symptom: Revs rise but no drive (slipping)typically around 80,000 km
- Ball joint12 cases 3%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 100,000 km
- Wheel hub bearing12 cases 3%Main symptom: Noise from underneathtypically around 50,000 km
- 電動ステアリングロック12 cases 3%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)typically around 70,000 km
- Drive belt10 cases 3%Main symptom: Squealing (belt)typically around 80,000 km
- Fuel pump10 cases 3%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)typically around 50,000 km
Petrol262 cases
K6A 0.7L ガソリン
- Model codes
MH23MH21MH22MC22MC21MC11- Years
- 2008〜2014
By symptom
- Lights not working43 cases · not reviewed yet
- Stalling / stops while driving43 cases · not reviewed yet
- Air-con not cold29 cases · not reviewed yet
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)25 cases · not reviewed yet
- Broken or detached parts23 cases · not reviewed yet
- Noise from underneath16 cases · not reviewed yet
- Rough idle / vibration12 cases · not reviewed yet
- Noise when the air-con is on11 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Wiring / connector44 cases 17%Main symptom: Lights not workingtypically around 70,000 km
- A/C compressor30 cases 11%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 60,000 km
- A/C evaporator19 cases 7%Main symptom: Air-con not coldtypically around 40,000 km
- Wheel hub bearing12 cases 5%Main symptom: Noise from underneathtypically around 50,000 km
- 電動ステアリングロック12 cases 5%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)typically around 70,000 km
- Automatic transmission (ATF)11 cases 4%Main symptom: Revs rise but no drive (slipping)typically around 70,000 km
- Cam sensor9 cases 3%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while drivingtypically around 50,000 km
- Ball joint8 cases 3%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 100,000 km
Petrol65 cases
R06A 0.7L ガソリン
- Model codes
MH34MH55MH44MH35- Years
- 2012〜2016
By symptom
- Broken or detached parts15 cases · not reviewed yet
- Air-con not cold7 cases · not reviewed yet
- Harsh shifting5 cases · not reviewed yet
- Stalling / stops while driving4 cases · not reviewed yet
- Cannot drive / immobile3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Won't go into gear / won't shift3 cases · not reviewed yet
- Battery warning light on3 cases · not reviewed yet
Common failures (by part)
- Belt tensioner7 cases 11%Main symptom: Battery warning light ontypically around 40,000 km
- CVT7 cases 11%Main symptom: Harsh shiftingtypically around 40,000 km
- A/C compressor5 cases 8%Main symptom: Air-con not coldtypically around 100,000 km
- Bracket / stay4 cases 6%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 60,000 km
- Shock absorber4 cases 6%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 40,000 km
- カメラ(運転支援・バック)3 cases 5%Main symptom: 走行中に電源が落ちる・システム停止
- アイドリングストップ用バッテリー3 cases 5%Main symptom: Idle stop not working
- Lower arm / bush3 cases 5%Main symptom: Broken or detached partstypically around 110,000 km
Petrol3 cases
M13A 1.3L ガソリン
- Model codes
MA34- Years
- 2001〜2005
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Brake pads1 cases 33%Main symptom: Weak brakes / long pedal
- Exhaust / muffler1 cases 33%Main symptom: Stalling / stops while driving
- Seat belt1 cases 33%Main symptom: Seat belt fault
Petrol3 cases
R06D 0.7L ガソリン
- Model codes
MH95MX91MH85- Years
- 2020〜2025
By symptom
No reviewed cases for this engine yet. See the All engines tab.
Common failures (by part)
- Battery1 cases 33%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)
- カメラ(運転支援・バック)1 cases 33%Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)
- Fuel pump1 cases 33%Main symptom: Engine noise when cold
- フロントガラス1 cases 33%Main symptom: フロントガラスのひび・歪み
