The Lemon IndexAll cars · Suzuki SX4 · 2009
2009 Suzuki SX4. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,127 and 40,000 miles. Median 27,480, from 23 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 58% |
| Steering | 12% |
| Engine | 12% |
| Seat belts | 12% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
13V405000 Sep 2013 Air Bags
Defect. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Risk. Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Remedy. Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The reca
10V513000 Oct 2010 Visibility / Rearview Mirrors/Devices / Exterior
Defect. SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 SX4 HATCHBACK AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SX4 HATCHBACK AND SEDAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THREE SCREWS THAT SECURE EACH OF THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS TO THE MIRROR BASE CAN COME LOOSE DUE TO VIBRATION.
Risk. IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BASE SCREWS ON BOTH OUTER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
10V392000 Sep 2010 Equipment / Electrical / Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Defect. SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy. SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Occupant classification system failure | 2013 | 2013 |
Manufacturer communications 10
Suzuki filed 10 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This bulletin announces the availability of an improved driveshaft flange and differential…
- Replacing 5th gear parts to repair manual transaxle concerns such as popping out of 5th gear
- The airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 23 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 21 / 28 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 21 / 28 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2007–2013 Suzuki SX4, 7.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 5 | 484K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 289K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 68K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 4 | 68K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 9K |
| Brakes & ABS | 1 | 9K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 6K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 1 | 2K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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