2009 Suzuki SX4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Suzuki SX4, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
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.
“After 38,000 miles and less than 3 years, my Suzuki needs a new drive belt and tensioner according to the dealership. My warranty just ran out. According to research I have done online this belt should last at least 60,000 miles and the tensioner much longer. They are quoting me 450.00 to repair. Ridiculous!”
NHTSA complaint #10453694, filed 2012-04, 38,000 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10087001Oct 14, 2016This bulletin announces the availability of an improved driveshaft flange and differential side oil seal for 4wd sx4 vehicles. The improved parts have been designed to improve…
- 10030328Sep 1, 2009Suzuki: replacing 5th gear parts to repair manual transaxle concerns such as popping out of 5th gear while driving. Worn or failed 5th gear synchronizer, 5th gear, and related…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Suzuki SX4
29 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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