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All cars · Suzuki SX4 · 2011

2011 Suzuki SX4. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints8NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,700 and 60,000 miles. Median 30,000, from 7 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

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain25%
Airbags25%
Lights12%
Equipment & accessories12%
Fuel system, gasoline12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
810100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 14V811000 Dec 2014 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

    Defect. Suzuki 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 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.

    Risk. If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy. Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.

  • 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

  • 11V055000 Jan 2011 Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect. SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRI

    Risk. IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR

    Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedOccupant classification system failure20132013

Manufacturer communications 9

Suzuki filed 9 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This bulletin announces the availability of an improved driveshaft flange and differential…
  • This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine…
  • The reprogramming of the cvt controller (tcm) is an emission service campaign for model year 2012

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Suzuki SX4 SW AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Suzuki SX4 4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Suzuki SX4 SW FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD25 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdFWD23 / 32 / 26Regular$2,400
2.0L 4-cylManual 6-spdAWD22 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500

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.

TopicVideosViews
Oil changes & service5484K
Heat, A/C & blend door3289K
Infotainment, battery & electrical468K
Windows, doors & mirrors468K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition19K
Brakes & ABS19K
Transmission & shifter16K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x412K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20081303829,563Airbags
20091442420,713Airbags
2010–13–Airbags
2011–8–Transmission & drivetrain
2012–15–Airbags
2013–9–Transmission & drivetrain

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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