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Is the 2017–2024 Suzuki Ignis reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

6.0/ 10
Mixed

On our documented-fault scoring the Suzuki Ignis rates 6.0 out of 10 · mixed. We hold 8 known faults for it and 1 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around transmission, battery and suspension. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Negotiate · budget for the known faults

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
1
Medium
4
Low
3

Weak points cluster around transmission, battery, suspension, bodywork.

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The faults that decide it

TransmissionHigh

Severe juddering or delayed engagement on AGS (Auto Gear Shift) automated manual models when pulling away.

Typically appears
30,000-60,000 miles
What to inspect
Select drive and pull away slowly without throttle, ideally on a slight incline. Feel for excessive clutch judder or a noticeable delay before the vehicle begins to creep.
Typical repair
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
BatteryMedium

SHVS mild-hybrid lithium battery faults triggering warning lights

Typically appears
50,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check for hybrid system warnings and stop-start behaviour
Typical repair
Diagnostics & follow-on repair · £90–£700
TransmissionMedium

Clutch wear on manual cars used in town

Typically appears
50,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check biting point and feel for slip
Typical repair
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel · £700–£1,600
SteeringMedium

Mechanical knocking or clunking noise from the steering rack during low-speed manoeuvres or over uneven ground.

Typically appears
40,000-70,000 miles
What to inspect
With the engine running and the vehicle stationary, rapidly rock the steering wheel left and right off-centre to listen for a distinct clunking sound from the driver's footwell.
Typical repair
Steering rack / column repair · £400–£1,500
Climate ControlMedium

Air conditioning blowing warm due to refrigerant loss from stone damage to the highly exposed condenser.

Typically appears
3-6 years
What to inspect
Switch the AC to maximum cold. While waiting for chilled air at the vents, shine a torch through the lower front bumper grille to check the condenser for smashed fins or oily damp patches.
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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