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Suzuki SX4 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every SX4 from 2000 to 2013: 312 owner complaints and 24 recalls across 8 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (101), 2007 (73), 2009 (48). Best fuel economy: 26 mpg combined (2010).

Suzuki SX4
Photo: Charles01 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags187
Steering32
Electrical30
Transmission & drivetrain21
Seat belts19
Seats19
Engine17
Body & structure11

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200001–
200727325
2008310125
200934825
201052126
201131325
201234025
201351525

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Suzuki SX4?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (101), 2007 (73), 2009 (48).

How many recalls has the Suzuki SX4 had?

Across 2000–2013, NHTSA lists 24 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).