Parts for your 2016 Suzuki Splash-Power steering pump

2016 Suzuki Splash power-steering-pump: is it fitted, and what should owners know?

For the 2016 Suzuki Splash (also sold as the Maruti Suzuki Ritz in some markets), there’s no hydraulic power-steering-pump fitted. This model uses an electric power steering system (EPS) with a column-mounted assist motor, so there’s no belt-driven pump, no power-steering fluid, and no hoses to leak.

This conclusion lines up with technical references that specify EPS rather than hydraulic assist for the Splash/Ritz platform: factory owner’s and workshop literature for the Splash/Agila B platform describing a column-assist EPS, Maruti Suzuki Ritz product brochures listing “Electric Power Steering”, and official parts catalogues for the Splash/Agila that show an EPS motor/ECU on the steering column and do not list a hydraulic pump, reservoir or pressure lines.

Why Suzuki didn’t use a pump on the 2016 Splash:

• Efficiency and fuel use: EPS removes the parasitic drag of a belt-driven pump, helping real-world economy.
• Packaging and weight: a compact column motor frees up space under the bonnet and trims kilos.
• Lower upkeep: no fluid, no hoses, no pump seals—so fewer leak risks and less routine servicing.
• Consistent feel and safety integration: assist can be tuned in software and talks nicely with stability and traction systems.

What owners should service instead: Even though there’s no pump, the Splash’s EPS still appreciates a bit of love. Keep the battery and charging system healthy—low voltage can trigger a steering warning light and heavier steering. Listen for knock or play in the column universal joints, check front suspension and tyres for uneven wear, and keep wheel alignment in spec. If an EPS light pops up, a scan with the right tool will pull steering ECU fault codes, common checks include the torque sensor, column motor connectors, and power/ground integrity.

If the steering suddenly feels heavy at idle or on and off, don’t go hunting for a reservoir—there isn’t one. Start with the basics under the bonnet (battery terminals, alternator output), then have a technician run diagnostics on the EPS module. Most issues are electrical or sensor-related rather than anything to do with hydraulic hardware.

Popular questions about a 2016 Suzuki Splash power-steering-pump

Does a 2016 Suzuki Splash have a power-steering pump or fluid?
No. It uses electric power steering, so there’s no hydraulic pump, fluid reservoir or hoses. If the steering feels heavy or a warning light shows, it’ll be an electrical/EPS issue rather than low fluid or a leaking line.

What maintenance replaces power-steering fluid changes on a Splash?
Focus on electrical health and front-end condition: good battery and alternator output, clean and tight grounds, intact EPS connectors, no play in the column joints, correct tyre pressures, and proper wheel alignment. Scanning the EPS for stored fault codes is the right move if a light appears.

How do I spot EPS problems on a Splash?
Tell-tales include an EPS or steering warning on the dash, intermittent heavy steering (often worse at low speed), or assist that cuts in and out with voltage dips. A professional scan will pinpoint faults like a weak battery, torque sensor errors, or a failing column motor.