Suzuki Jimny: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bet: JB43 (1998-2018) (good value in our guide).
1998-2018JB43 (3rd gen)
Good valueGood value: 10 known problems, 3 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Rust at chassis, coil and body mounts; Death wobble (king-pin bearing wear).
Full JB43 guide →2018-2026JB74 (4th gen)
No strong verdictNo strong verdict either way: 11 known problems, 1 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Fuel pump impeller swelling (2018-2019 recall).
Year-specific notes in the guide
- 2018-2019Fuel pump impeller swelling (2018-2019 recall)
Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.