2013 Suzuki SX4 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,556miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Suzuki SX4, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,556 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Transmition-on 4/3/2017 monday - the vehicle would jump from 1500rpms to 4000rpms at 40 MPH. Also was losing gas mileage. I brought to dealer that I bought from and they said would have to charge me for a diagnostic test and changed my transmission fluid for a cost of $252.13. By wednesday it could barely run. I stopped at local auto repair shop, mechanic took it for a test drive- said it was the transmission and checked the fluid it was quart low. I brought it back to dealer the next day. They did all the tests Suzuki tech told them and have not found the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10978837, filed 2017-04, 55,111 miles“Started to have a loud squeal come out of the right side of the car. Took it to dealership and they diagnosed as the axle. It has been almost two-months and they have yet to get in an axle since there are none available throughout the world. They said there must be an issue with the axles since there is none available and they have not been able to get one.”
NHTSA complaint #10648641, filed 2014-10, 20,000 miles“Received a recall notice from Suzuki. Took it to the dealer for repairs. They said they don't have the repair parts, never had the repair parts and don't know when they might get the repair parts. They said that there is no one to call at Suzuki since they have exited the us market.”
NHTSA complaint #10680554, filed 2015-02, 13,998 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki SX4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v811000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired for NHTSA campaign number: 14v811000 (power train). The contact stated that there was no failure to the vehicle prior to the recall repair. Afterwards, the vehicle became difficult to place in the park position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the shift knob fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850805, filed 2016-03, 76,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V331000May 17, 2018Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The…Covers: Suzuki SX4 2013, Kizashi 2013
- 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
- 13V572000Nov 18, 2013Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a…Covers: Suzuki SX4 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 2013 Suzuki SX4
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
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 31, 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