Buying brief: 2022 Suzuki Ignis Mild Hybrid hatchback, around 60,000 km
Overall verdict
The Suzuki Ignis Mild Hybrid is the closest match in the supplied findings: a compact, economical hatchback with small-SUV styling. What Car? describes it as cheap and characterful, although less quiet and comfortable than some rivals. Its reliability outlook is encouraging: What Car? says it has not heard of major long-term problems and reports that surveyed owners regarded the Ignis as highly dependable. However, the model did not receive enough responses to appear in What Car?’s 2024 or 2025 reliability rankings, so there is no robust reliability score for the 2022 model specifically.
Verdict: worth shortlisting if low purchase and running costs matter more than refinement, but buy only with a complete service record, a clean inspection and evidence that any recall work has been completed.
Source: What Car?, Used Suzuki Ignis Hatchback 2016–2025 reliability review.
Known problems affecting this generation
Low-voltage/engine-control fault: What Car? reports a recall concerning software that could allow the lights to dim and the engine to stall and fail to restart because of low battery voltage. Suzuki’s remedy is to reprogramme the engine control module. Check the vehicle identification number with a Suzuki dealer to confirm completion.
Source: What Car?, Used Suzuki Ignis Hatchback 2016–2025 reliability review.Gearbox or clutch faults: Some owners reported gearbox/clutch trouble. What Car? says affected cars were repaired free of charge and returned to the road in less than a day, but the findings do not identify the exact components, frequency or affected model years.
Source: What Car?, same review.Hybrid-system operation: What Car? advises displaying the hybrid battery charge level and confirming that the battery gains charge while the car slows in traffic. Failure to show normal regenerative charging warran