Suzuki SX4 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 311 consumer complaints across the 7 model years of the Suzuki SX4 (2007–2013) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 101. Across all years, the part named most often is air bags (186 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All SX4 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 | 36,000 | 5 | 4 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 40 | 54,324 | 3 | 4 | 17 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 13 | 45,750 | 3 | 9 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 21 | 30,000 | 5 | 7 | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 48 | 39,101 | 3 | 10 | 53 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 101 | 50,000 | 3 | 7 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 73 | 54,000 | 2 | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Air bags186 56%
- Steering32 9.6%
- Electrical system29 8.7%
- Transmission and drivetrain21 6.3%
- Seats19 5.7%
- Seat belts19 5.7%
- Engine17 5.1%
- Vehicle speed control11 3.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2012: “Campaign number 18v804000, Suzuki has no plan to correct power steering issue. I had it fixed myself and sent Suzuki a copy of the bill requesting repayment, denied because of a used part installed. I spoke with Suzuki headquarters and the car dealership I bought the car from new, they were no help.”
NHTSA complaint #11210249, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles2013: “The manufacturer refuse to repair the recall on my vehicle unless I sign a waiver. I feel like my rights are being violated. This is the second recall on my car for the same issues.. If the manufacturer does not repair my car , I will speak with an attorney and file a lawsuit.”
NHTSA complaint #11289379, filed 2019-12, 44,000 miles2009: “While my car was under warranty, on two different occasions I got the airbag symbol. Now that my warranty has expired now the airbag symbol came back plus the front passenger seatbelt unlock light symbol, even with the seatbelt secured. I went to Suzuki they told me that I had to pay to get my car inspected , I told them that this is not an issue of wear and tear this is a safety issue.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology