Suzuki Rearview Mirror, Matched Before It Ships
Used, aftermarket and reconditioned parts. Not supplied by Suzuki Auto South Africa.
Part of our full range of Suzuki interior .
Suzuki Rearview Mirror by model
Every model page sets out the SA-market derivatives and flags where rearview mirror fitment tends to split.
Suzuki Swift
hatchback
Suzuki Jimny
suv
Suzuki Ertiga
mpv
Suzuki Vitara
crossover
Suzuki Grand Vitara
suv
Suzuki Baleno
hatchback
Suzuki Ignis
hatchback
Suzuki Dzire
sedan
Suzuki XL6
mpv
Suzuki Fronx
crossover
Suzuki Brezza
suv
Suzuki Ciaz
sedan
Suzuki SX4
crossover
Suzuki Celerio
hatchback
Suzuki Alto
hatchback
Suzuki S-Presso
hatchback
Suzuki Super Carry
commercial
Suzuki Eeco
van
Suzuki Kizashi
sedan
Why two identical-looking Suzukis take different rearview mirror
Interior parts are where Suzuki's sibling models diverge most. The XL6 and the Ertiga share the mechanical package but not the seating; the Eeco is sold in panel and passenger form with different rear layouts; and entry derivatives across the range go without the mounting provision that higher specs assume is there.
In plain terms, the call you have to make is whether the replacement has to be an exact trim match, or whether a near-equivalent lifted from a different spec of the same car will do the job — and the model name on the boot lid is not enough information to make it.
Include the derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing when you ask us about rearview mirror. Two questions up front beats a part that has to be couriered back.
Rearview Mirror, explained
The interior mirror is the cheapest safety item in the car and the one people put up with when it is broken. On most Suzukis it clips or slides onto a button bonded to the inside of the windscreen, so the failure is very often not the mirror at all — it is the adhesive letting go after the car has stood in the sun all afternoon.
Mirrors are also not one part. Some are a plain manual day and night flip, others carry auto-dimming electronics, a rain or light sensor housing, or a bracket for a camera, and the mounting foot differs between models and years. Match it on the derivative rather than on the shape, and send the VIN if you are not certain.
How you know rearview mirror are on the way out
Recognise any of that? Tell us the model and year and we will go and check what we can get hold of for you.
Suzuki Rearview Mirror — questions we get asked
What decides which rearview mirror fits my Suzuki?
Interior parts are where Suzuki's sibling models diverge most. The XL6 and the Ertiga share the mechanical package but not the seating; the Eeco is sold in panel and passenger form with different rear layouts; and entry derivatives across the range go without the mounting provision that higher specs assume is there. In practice the decision in front of you is whether the replacement has to be an exact trim match, or whether a near-equivalent lifted from a different spec of the same car will do the job.
What do you need from me to quote rearview mirror?
The derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing. With that we can usually confirm the right part quickly, and we'll tell you whether we're quoting new, aftermarket or good used rather than leaving you to guess.
The mirror fell off. Do I need a whole new mirror?
Usually not. The windscreen button stays on the glass and the mirror clamps to it, so the common failure is the adhesive bond between button and windscreen giving way in heat. A proper mirror-button adhesive kit and a clean, primed surface fixes it. Buy the mirror only if the foot or the stem itself is broken.
What is the difference between an auto-dimming mirror and a normal one?
An auto-dimming mirror uses a forward-facing and a rearward-facing light sensor to darken the glass electrochemically when headlights hit it from behind. A plain mirror does the same job with a wedge of glass and a manual lever that tilts it. The auto-dimming version needs a power feed, so it is not a straight swap onto a car that never had one.
Is this something a roadworthy test picks up?
A mirror that has fallen off or cannot be aimed leaves the driver without a rear view, and that is the sort of defect a testing station notices immediately. It is a small thing to sort out before you book, rather than paying to go back.
Can I fit a mirror from a different Suzuki model?
Sometimes, because the windscreen button and clamp design is shared across a fair part of the range. What catches people out is the extra hardware — a sensor cluster, a wiring plug or a moulded surround that only fits one screen. Send the VIN and we will check what your car left the factory with.
Why does the glass look cloudy at the edges?
That is the reflective coating failing, and moisture that has worked in behind the glass is the usual reason. It cannot be polished out. The glass gets replaced, which on most designs means replacing the mirror as a unit.
Further reading on rearview mirror
Independent sources, not ours. Worth a look if you want the background before you enquire.
Other parts in this family
Dash mouldings, vents and trim sections for Suzuki cabins
Steering WheelSteering wheels and control switchgear for Suzuki models, quoted without airbag components
Left Front SeatDriver-side front seats, frames and runners for Suzuki models
Right Front SeatPassenger-side front seats and mounting hardware for Suzuki models
Left Rear SeatRear bench and split-fold sections for Suzuki models, driver side
Right Rear SeatRear seat sections and backs for Suzuki models, passenger side, including third-row parts off the MPVs
Center ConsoleCentre consoles, armrests, cup holders and gear surrounds for Suzuki cabins
Glove CompartmentGlovebox bins, lids, latches and dampers for Suzuki models
Areas we cover
Where you are changes the handover, not the sourcing. Collection or courier is settled when we quote.
Tell us the car and we'll go looking
The derivative, the trim colour, and confirmation that the car left the factory with the feature you are replacing is all we need. We cross-reference it against what we can source and come back with what fits.