What causes Chassis and rear suspension mount rust on the Suzuki Jimny (jb43)?

Poke rails, trailing arm mounts, spring perches underneath Estimated fix cost: $800-$3000

What causes Front wheel bearing/kingpin and swivel hub wear on the Suzuki Jimny (jb43)?

Jack front, rock wheel, listen for hum/clonk Estimated fix cost: $300-$800

Cold start rattle, oil level, exhaust smoke Estimated fix cost: $600-$1200

Engage 4H and 4L, check indicator light Estimated fix cost: $150-$600

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Suzuki Jimny (jb43). What to check and how much repairs cost.

SERIOUS

Poke rails, trailing arm mounts, spring perches underneath

Fix cost: $800-$3000

MODERATE

Jack front, rock wheel, listen for hum/clonk

Fix cost: $300-$800

MODERATE

Cold start rattle, oil level, exhaust smoke

Fix cost: $600-$1200

MINOR

Engage 4H and 4L, check indicator light

Fix cost: $150-$600

☐Inspect chassis rust on hoist thoroughly

☐Test 4H, 4L engagement while driving

☐Cold start engine, listen for chain rattle

☐Check service history and timing chain replacement

Mechanically tough; rust kills them, not engines