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2008 Suzuki SX4 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
12%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
43,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Suzuki SX4, 12% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was on a main road going south a man run a stop sign hit me on drivers side door my neck was broken, and back permently messed up , my daughter on passenger side it jam her hip's, the side air bags did not come out only front ones did and the one on the steering wheel shattered as it came out and the switch uner the steering wheel shorted out almost caught on fire, I have pictures this needs too be investigated I have tried and tried no one will listen I hope you do”

NHTSA complaint #10750162, filed 2015-08, 50,000 miles

“The car doesn't start when I turn the key, if its too hot out or cold out. It takes 30 minutes of turning the key over before the car will start. I have brought it into the dealership 4 or 5 times now, and they put a downward tail pipe on it, but still hasn't fixed the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10265306, filed 2009-04, 12,000 miles

“The light for the airbags driver and passenger came on, then went off, 1 week later they came on and stayed on. They gave me all kinds of excuses, ex- someone must have not been sitting on the seat properly!!!!!!!! We went around for almost a year. Then they said well the mileage is over!!!!!!!!!! Then l threatened to contact you. They said Suzuki authorized them to only charge me 50% of the fee. L find that strange especially after they told me all the other there was nothing they could do, now offer me 50% hmmm, that shows me there is a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10448446, filed 2012-02, 18,769 miles

“The sensor light for the passenger air bag went on and wont reset the mechanic checked via diagnostic computer the light and said its a faulty sensor but changing it would require $1,500 passenger seat replacement because the unit is integral meanwhile the passenger seat belt light is on regardless if belt is engaged and I don't know the implications to the air bag functionality.”

NHTSA complaint #10544287, filed 2013-09, 130,000 miles

“Copied this from this site the ecu also performs regular diagnostic checks of the air bag system. If the ecu identifies a problem, the air bag readiness (warning) light will illuminate on the instrument panel. When the air bag readiness light is illuminated, the air bag system might not perform properly in a crash. Part of the required safety features required on most new vehicles is what was stated. Corrected the mileage from previous complaint.... …”

NHTSA complaint #10433166, filed 2011-10, 56,379 miles

Related recalls

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201317%
201213%
2011323%
2010419%
200948%
20081212%
200745%

Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki SX4

Air bags
74 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki SX4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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