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Suzuki SX4Model year report

2009 Suzuki SX4 Problems

Compared with other Suzuki SX4 years

Typical for this model

53/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2012

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
48filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,101miles, 44 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Suzuki SX4 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2009 Suzuki SX4. The part named most often is air bags, with 29 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (5) and electrical system (4). 44 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,101 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Suzuki SX4 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 53 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (1), Fuel system (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10543672, filed 2013-09, 11,200 miles

Steering: “Chirping of accessory drive belt aread noticed. Suzuki replaced serpentine belt and tensioner pulley out of warranty. Seems like something is wrong when replacing a tensioner pulley below 35000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10513046, filed 2013-05, 34,352 miles

Electrical system: “The front passenger airbag warning light comes on intermittently. There is a known recall of the 2009 Suzuki SX4 for a problem with the sensor in the right front passenger seat. I bought this car as a used vehicle in december 2013. I have attempted to contact Suzuki motor of america directly by two separate letters to inquire about having the necessary repair made; also I have called three designated dealerships that handle Suzuki warranty repairs in orlando, tampa, and st. Petersburg, fl to inquire about the status of the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10639158, filed 2014-09, 47,800 miles

Engine: “Car was running fine. I was driving southbound in 3 / 6 lane traffic 45 MPH in town when a loud knock started knocking under the hood. I immediately pulled off the road as soon as I found a place to pull off otherwise could have stalled causing a major crash of vehicles. I called aaa to have it towed. The repair shop in my neighborhood said I needed a new engine. Car has 72,072 miles on it. The 7 year warranty ran out july 24, 2016. This happened less than 6 months after warranty and 9 months after last car payment. It hasn't reached 100,000 yet for the drive train. Pretty sad.”

NHTSA complaint #10955351, filed 2017-02, 72,072 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

64% of the 44 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 64,000 miles.

9%0–1020%10–2534%25–5023%50–759%75–1000%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (44 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,101 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20102012112014201620182020
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Suzuki SX4. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
SX4 · sedan FWDnot rated4 / 4———
SX4 · sedan FWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 13.3% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Suzuki SX4 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
SX4 FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic223025$2,700
SX4 FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual222924$2,800
SX4 AWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic212824$2,800
SX4 AWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual212823$2,900
SX4 Sedan FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic233126$2,600
SX4 Sedan FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual223025$2,700
SX4 Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl4-speed automatic223025$2,700
SX4 Sport FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual222924$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Suzuki SX4 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki SX4

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131536,0005426—Falling
20124054,324342617 · FewerFalling
20111345,7503—26—Not enough data
20102130,0005—26—Falling
20094839,1013—2553 · TypicalFalling
200810150,0003—2550 · TypicalFalling
20077354,0002—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Suzuki SX4 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Suzuki SX4 have?

NHTSA recorded 48 consumer complaints for the 2009 Suzuki SX4 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Suzuki SX4 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 29 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 5.

Has the 2009 Suzuki SX4 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Suzuki SX4 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Suzuki SX4 (SX4, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Suzuki SX4 reported?

Among the 44 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,101 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 64,000 miles; 64% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.