2012 Suzuki SX4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 40%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,751miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Suzuki SX4, 40% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,751 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Campaign number 18v804000, Suzuki has no plan to correct power steering issue. I had it fixed myself and sent Suzuki a copy of the bill requesting repayment, denied because of a used part installed. I spoke with Suzuki headquarters and the car dealership I bought the car from new, they were no help.”
NHTSA complaint #11210249, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles“Upon entering an intersection, the power steering failed to operate resulting in a dramatic increase in the force required to maneuver the vehicle. This could have resulted in a collision with other vehicles or pedestrians.”
NHTSA complaint #10704258, filed 2015-04, 46,250 miles“I was sent a recall notice for my car and the problem is that the service provider that is near my home has closed down and the other one that is on the list is 50 miles away from my home. All other places are out of my state. Help”
NHTSA complaint #11397103, filed 2021-02“I was notified of a second recall (18v-804) of the power steering at the end of 2018 stating that the power steering may go out under really cold conditions. I live in minnesota, there is no way to avoid the cold! My power steering went out on january 18, 2019. I could no longer hold out and got something fixed on it but it has gone out again. Our mechanic is now telling me it is a hazard to drive because the power steering fluid has leaked all over and could cause a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267941, filed 2019-10“Nothing yet. I continue to get recall noticed but no one has parts for it anymore and can't get them in. The car is drivable but I worry about an incident happening one day”
NHTSA complaint #11342373, filed 2020-07Related recalls
- 18V804000Nov 14, 2018Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.Covers: Suzuki SX4 2012–2013
- 15V587000Sep 22, 2015Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the…Covers: Suzuki SX4 2012–2013
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Suzuki SX4
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Suzuki SX4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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