2011 Suzuki SX4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Suzuki SX4, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,140 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.
“2008 forenza Suzuki the transmission slips out of gear when driving and the computer on the dashboard may change from drive to reverse, park or neutral while the car is in motion. The dealer states that it may not be covered under warranty. The passenger door handle broke off.”
NHTSA complaint #10384111, filed 2011-02, 50,000 miles“2011 Suzuki sx 4 crossover. Consumer writes in regards to gas mileage and transmission issues the consumer stated the dealer informed him, it would take up to 5,000 miles in order for him to get 23 mpg. The consumer also stated there was a hesitation within the transmission while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10446518, filed 2012-02“The contact owns a 2011 Suzuki SX4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v811000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10693259, filed 2015-03Related recalls
- 14V811000Dec 22, 2014Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013…Covers: Suzuki SX4 2010–2013, Kizashi 2010–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10115290Jul 6, 2017This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT)…
- 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…
- 10042156Nov 1, 2011Suzuki: the reprogramming of the cvt controller (tcm) is an emission service campaign for model year 2012.
- 10042157Oct 11, 2011Suzuki: on certain my 2012 vehicles (sx4/kizashi) equipped with continuously variable transmission (cvt), a voluntary emission campaign has been conducted from manufacturer.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Suzuki SX4
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology