Parts for your 2024 Suzuki Splash-Tie rod end

2024 Suzuki Splash tierodend — is it a thing?

Short answer: a “2024 Suzuki Splash tierodend” isn’t relevant. According to Suzuki’s model history and workshop literature, the Splash ended production in the mid‑2010s, and there’s no 2024 model year in the global line‑up. So a tierodend (tie‑rod end) is not used on a 2024 Suzuki Splash because that vehicle doesn’t exist.

For clarity, the Splash that Aussies and Kiwis may see as used imports (circa 2008–2014, shared platform with the Opel/Vauxhall Agila B) absolutely uses tierod ends as part of its rack‑and‑pinion steering. The steering knuckle connects to the rack via inner tie rods and outer tie‑rod ends (often called tierod ends). That’s well covered in the steering section of the factory manuals and parts catalogues. But for a 2024 Splash, there’s nothing to fit because there’s no current‑generation Splash.

If someone’s been told they have a “2024 Splash”, it’s worth double‑checking the build plate and VIN. Chances are it’s an earlier Splash that’s been first registered later, or a different Suzuki model entirely. If it is a genuine Splash from the 2008–2014 era, then asking for a “tie‑rod end (tierodend)” by VIN will get the right bit, and an alignment after replacement will keep the tyres wearing evenly and the steering feeling spot on.

Technical references that support the above:

• Suzuki Splash/Opel Agila B workshop manual (2008–2014), Steering – Rack and Pinion: shows outer tie‑rod ends in the linkage.
• Suzuki Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) entries for Splash/Agila B steering components: lists inner and outer tie‑rod ends by VIN/application.
• Suzuki global model line‑up and production notes: Splash discontinued post‑2014, no 2024 model year.

Is a tierodend fitted to a 2024 Suzuki Splash?

No. There isn’t a 2024 model year Splash in Suzuki’s line‑up, so a tierodend isn’t fitted to that non‑existent variant.

If the car in question is actually a 2008–2014 Splash, it does use outer tierod ends as part of the rack‑and‑pinion steering, just not on a “2024” Splash.

How can an owner confirm whether their Splash uses a tierodend?

Check the build year and the steering section of the factory manual for the 2008–2014 Splash, it shows inner and outer tie‑rod ends linking the rack to the steering knuckle.

A quick visual under the front shows the outer tierodend at the end of the steering rack’s tie rod, bolted to the knuckle with a ball‑stud and castle nut.

What should they ask for when buying parts in AU/NZ if told it’s a 2024 Splash?

Ask for an “outer tie‑rod end (tierodend)” for the correct Splash build year, using the VIN. That avoids mix‑ups and gets the right taper and thread.

After fitting, book a wheel alignment to keep tyre wear even and steering feel tidy — no dramas, and you’re sorted for many more kilometres.