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2009 Suzuki SX4 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
8%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
54,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Suzuki SX4, 8% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,900 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2009 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the drive belt slipped causing a squeaking noise. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v055000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 02/18/15 the consumer stated the vehicle's blower fan would slow down. The steering would become difficult and pull to the right. Updated 4/4/16/2016”

NHTSA complaint #10669244, filed 2014-12, 30,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil change. Two weeks later, the air bag and tire pressure warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they advised that the sensors needed to be replaced for both components. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,419.”

NHTSA complaint #10458468, filed 2012-05, 62,000 miles

Related recalls

Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2009 Suzuki SX4

Air bags
29 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology