2013 Suzuki SX4 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Suzuki SX4, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while driving up a hill, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that smoke started to emit from the engine compartment and the tail pipe. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10622372, filed 2014-08, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki SX4. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the air compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10725691, filed 2015-06, 36,000 milesRelated 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)…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Suzuki SX4
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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