2012 Suzuki SX4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,654miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Suzuki SX4, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,654 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.
“I had my car repaired in a recall in jan 2015 (its code is vl). After about one month I found sometimes it was difficult to move the stick out of park. It was a random issue so I didn't take it serious at that time. Recently the issue happens more frequently. I called Suzuki customer service on march 28, 2016 and they told me to have the car diagnosed at a local authorized dealer. I went to the dealer on the same day. The dealer told me the part that was replaced in the recall in jan 2015 needs to be replaced again, but it already passed the warranty which is one year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852078, filed 2016-03“The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch into the park position without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v811000 (power train), but the failure recurred. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v587000 (steering). The failure mileage was 76,502.”
NHTSA complaint #10785026, filed 2015-10, 76,502 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki SX4. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number:14v811000 (power train) and stated that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that there were only five parts a month being received. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10733256, filed 2015-07Related 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Suzuki SX4
16 complaintsAir bags
14 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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