2008 Suzuki SX4 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Suzuki SX4, 4% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 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.
“Rear window wiper failure, does not work. Passenger air bag none functioning, light comes on dash indicating passenger air bag is off! Remote trunk entry failure, remote latch is not functioning and there is no key entry lock.”
NHTSA complaint #10425035, filed 2011-09, 37,000 miles“I had the Suzuki SX4 sedan for 5 months and the windshield washer appeared to quit working - would not spray - however after getting out of the vehicle, there was a pool of windshield washer fluid flowing down the driveway. I took it to dealer and they stated that there is a plastic connector that was broken. They replaced it with a brass fitting and all is well.”
NHTSA complaint #10330341, filed 2010-05“The contact owns a 2008 SX4 crossover. The windshield wipers and the rear view mirror vibrate when driving. The windshield wipers were replaced, but the failure resurfaced. Also the front tires and the driver-side brakes have prematurely failed . The dealer cannot identify the cause of the failure. The current mileage was 31,000. The failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10290020, filed 2009-10, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the driver side mirror was partially fractured from the vehicle. The contact believed the failure to be a safety hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365003, filed 2010-11, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V513000Oct 19, 2010Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 sx4 hatchback and model year 2008-2010 sx4 hatchback and sedan passenger vehicles. The three screws that secure…Covers: Suzuki SX4 2007–2010
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki SX4
74 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Suzuki SX4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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