Suzuki Baleno 1998 reliability and quality

Production year from 1998 to 2001

Unfortunately, the most recent inspection data for this Suzuki Baleno is more than 10 years old, but at that time reliability was good.

During regular inspections from 2004 to 2006 in average failures were found for approximately 7.4 percents of Suzuki Baleno.
The most recent data available is for 2006, when the average defect rate for a 8-year-old Suzuki Baleno was 9.8 percent, the average for a car that age was 14.2 percent. Thus, in terms of reliability, Suzuki Baleno proved to be more reliable than 80% of the other cars tested.

A good used Suzuki Baleno could be a bargain - despite its relatively high reliability, it is around 55% cheaper than the average sedans of a similar age.

Suzuki Baleno price and technical data
Suzuki Baleno 1998 owner reviews
Sedans 1998 - 2001 prices

Year of inspection Age of car Failures found %
/ average for same age cars
Place in rating
Suzuki Baleno 2001
2006 5 years 7.9% / 11.20% 18. from 106
2005 4 years 6.2% / 6.50% 52. from 110
2004 3 years 4.5% / 5.60% 36. from 113
Suzuki Baleno 2000
2006 6 years 7.9% / 11.20% 18. from 106
2005 5 years 6.8% / 11.30% 14. from 105
2004 4 years 4.5% / 5.60% 36. from 113
Suzuki Baleno 1999
2006 7 years 11.7% / 17.20% 17. from 97
2005 6 years 6.8% / 11.30% 14. from 105
2004 5 years 6.7% / 10.90% 17. from 103
Suzuki Baleno 1998
2006 8 years 11.7% / 17.20% 17. from 97
2005 7 years 11.1% / 17.00% 16. from 87
2004 6 years 6.7% / 10.90% 17. from 103