2009 Suzuki SX4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Suzuki SX4, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“Belt tensioner on 2009 Suzuki failed. The car had 18000 miles on it. The failure was a noisy belt, which gradually grew louder. The belt fell off before I could get it to the dealer. Lost power steering and charging system.”
NHTSA complaint #10401380, filed 2011-05, 18,500 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. While driving 20 MPH the steering column locked. As a consequence she crashed into a ditch and was taken to the hospital due to her injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A police report is available. The damage to the vehicle was over $17,000 and was in the process of being repaired by the dealer. The technician could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 945.”
NHTSA complaint #10289995, filed 2009-10, 945 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Suzuki SX4
29 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody 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.
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