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2009 Suzuki SX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 137 repairs.
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2009 Suzuki SX4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Suzuki SX4

Engine not specified

Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2012

12000 mi

US $5000
Totally seized. All oil lost without light display. Driving on highway, the car just died. towed to mechanic, found plug missing; not caused by accident, unable to get fair response from suzuki. repaired the car; seeking legal advice. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2009 - Jul 2022
Jun 2013

24800 mi

C $50
replaced serpentine belt 
Nov 2015

43060 mi

C $400
replaced both rear calipers, because of bad pistons. 
Mar 2017

50220 mi

C $500
replace both rear shocks 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki SX4 in Louisiana, United States
Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 Radio would quit working and the docking station for the gps broke. 
Suzuki SX4 in Puerto Rico
Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
Mar 2016

60000 mi
Drive shaft end was bad. Clunking noise turning towards the left. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - May 2013
Dec 2010

29760 mi
Passenger air bag light remained on. Computer re-flash was completed and problem was solved. 
Apr 2013

75640 mi
Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Covered under emissions warranty. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD

Suzuki SX4 in New Hampshire, United States
Jan 2009 - Jan 2021
Aug 2009

3000 mi
Car was delivered new with a small cut in the rubber trim piece above the driver's window. Dealer ordered the part when I pointed it out to them and replaced the piece on warranty. Cut appears to have been done at the factory. 
Sep 2010

19000 mi
Airbag system warning light. Dealer said it was a problem with the passenger seat occupant sensing system. They reflashed the computer that runs the airbags with updated software, problem has not recurred, yet. So far, so good. 
Jan 2011

28000 mi
Steering is making groaning/grinding sounds only during cold (winter cold) starts. Goes away as soon as things warm up. Dealer could not duplicate. I will monitor. Will also try changing fluid to top notch synthetic fluid. Wheel lug nuts are getting very corroded. Plating is almost gone, nuts are getting rusty. Appears to be defective plating. Dealer agrees, has ordered complete set of lug nuts on warranty. 
Mar 2011

33000 mi
This visit installed new lugnuts (to replace corroded lug nuts on car) ordered during previous visit. Power steering continues to make briefly make moaning sounds following a totally cold (sub freezing) start up. I did replace pwr strg fluid with synthetic as dealer suggested, it helped a lot but it still groans a bit. Had them check it. 
Suzuki SX4 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

20000 mi
Loose passenger side mirror, it was tightened at the dealership 
Suzuki SX4 in Vermont, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Oct 2017

174000 mi

US $600
Bearing 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2017
Nov 2014

56400 mi

US $100
2 of original tire pressure sensing valves were leaking. Replaced with regular valves due to the cost. Tire pressure warning light now is on most of the time (mechanic warned me that would happen with regular valves). 
Oct 2015

67000 mi
Driveshaft cracked, seals leaking 
Feb 2016

69700 mi

US $200
Faulty O2 sensor causing check engine light to come on. Would not pass NYS emissions inspection. 
Suzuki SX4 in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2018
Aug 2014

66400 mi
AM band not functioning on radio. Dealer reports that the radio needs to be sent in for repair. I decided to Hold off on repair and will consider replacing the stereo. 
Oct 2015

78300 mi
Gas odor when idling 
Aug 2016

88600 mi

US $400
Replaced catalytic converter, upper and lower O2 sensors. 
Sep 2016

90000 mi

US $100
Fuel smell while idling. Dealer replaced fuel injecttor seals. AM on stereo not working. 
Oct 2016

90800 mi

US $200
After replacing the injector seals the fuel smell continued. It was discovered that one of the spark plugs was not torqued on correctly, and wrong plugs were used by repair shop. Plugs replaced by dealer on this trip. Fuel smell gone! 
Mar 2018

113000 mi

US $1500
Slave cylinder that operates clutch failed and was leaking. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

9000 mi
GPS produced feedback whenever audio was output to vehicles speakers. The included navigation, traffic alerts as well as Bluetooth mobile phone use. Problem was frayed cord that connects the GPS cradle for power and radio interface.  
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

12000 mi
Plastic door sill loose, replaced under warranty 
Sep 2012

21000 mi
Fuel pump failure 
Sep 2016

49000 mi

US $150
Front CV boot cracked. Cheaper to replace entire axle with aftermarket unit than labor and boots only at dealer. 
Oct 2016

49500 mi

US $65
Oil pan nut threads stripped 
Suzuki SX4 in Texas, United States
Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Aug 2015

56300 mi
Dealer rebuilt engine. 
Nov 2015

57000 mi

US $300
After dealer rebuilt engine went for 1st oil change, they found missing nut that holds top of engine gone three are there 1 missing nut and rear seal leaking. Both rear tie rod ends need to be replaced, will go to my own mechanic and price. 
Jan 2017

65000 mi

US $400
THIS CAR IS A LEMON 
Suzuki SX4 in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2012

35800 mi
The connecting rod bearings failed and the engine was rebuilt from a short block under warranty. 
Suzuki SX4 in Nevada, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Jan 2010

6600 mi
Airbag warning light stayed on on dash 
Apr 2010

11000 mi
Left front strut shaft snapped 
Suzuki SX4 in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jan 2022
Feb 2012

21700 mi
While turning at low speed, clicking sound when cold "-15C" from left front wheel area. Sound gone after about 3 minutes 
Nov 2012

29640 mi

C $59
Air Bag light on Dealer said computer needed update 
Jun 2014

44020 mi

C $150
Replaced Right rear wheel bearing .... loose & noisy. Replaced brake pads 
Mar 2016

63860 mi

C $70
Left rear wheel bearing noise 
Apr 2016

65100 mi

C $70
Replaced Right Rear wheel/hub bearing assy 
Jun 2016

66340 mi

C $240
Both front wiper arms corroded. Replaced both 
Jul 2017

78740 mi

C $300
Replaced all 4 rotors and brakes Rotor rusted out prematurely......non OEM parts 
Sep 2018

87420 mi

C $413
Rear u-joint on driveshaft rusted and worn out Front u-joint "ratchety" doesn't move smoothly Removed driveshaft and sent to shop to have both joints replaced. Driveshaft was cleaned, painted and suppose to be balanced at same time. 
Nov 2018

88660 mi

C $80
Noisy bearing on right rear wheel. Replaced wheel bearing assy 
Suzuki SX4 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
Mar 2014

49000 mi

US $50
I believe the alternator was squeeking when I took it in, but they could not find the issue. 
Nov 2014

54000 mi

US $40
Lights and rear windshield washer replaced 
Sep 2016

74000 mi

US $900
Head lights died again 
Apr 2017

77000 mi

US $100
Belt/Pulley 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2009 - Aug 2017
Dec 2012

15000 mi
Nav unit (Garmin) needed to be repaired. Mounting cradle was also replaced 
Dec 2016

30000 mi

US $53
Exhaust leak at flange by muffler. Took to local muffler shop new flange welded in. 
Suzuki SX4 in Maryland, United States
Nov 2008 - Jun 2016
Sep 2010

30000 mi
firmware update to get rid of airbag light 
Jun 2011

43000 mi
catalytic converter 
Sep 2014

75000 mi
Replaced engine due to failure 
Suzuki SX4 in Michigan, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2015
Feb 2011

80000 mi
iawd and awd lock indicator lights came on at same time. Shop found that the car was locked in awd all the time (would not go into fwd). Traced to 4wd control module on this trip. Part ordered. awd control module was replaced under warranty. Worked for one week. After 1 week problem returned. Dealer traced problem to wire (broken) going into coupler. Coupler replaced - not covered by warranty, covered by insurance. 
Dec 2012

156000 mi
Malfunction indicator light on dash came on. Mechanic read code (P0101) that indicated the mass air flow sensor was malfunctioning. Attempted to clean the sensor but still not functioning correctly. New MAF sensor ordered but delayed. 
Jan 2013

160000 mi
Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Indicator light still comes on occasionally. 
May 2014

210000 mi

US $400
Noise and vibration from wheel bearing. Replaced left front wheel bearing. 
Nov 2014

232000 mi

US $500
Front u-joint seized and rear was sticky on driveshaft - removed at 211,000 mi in June and drove through summer without all-wheel drive. Replaced with new driveshaft in November at 230,000 mi. 
Mar 2015 The MAS air flow sensor problem never went away and the light still occasionally came on when I got rid of the car. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012

52700 mi
Rear wheel bearing failed, wheel was squeaking & was repaired under warranty 
Dec 2012

55180 mi
catalytic converter replaced under warranty 
Jun 2014

74400 mi

C $250
needed a new starter, would have needed a tow but a push-start got me home & to the shop 
Nov 2015

96720 mi

C $1100
engine overheated due to leak in cooling system, overheated motor warped head, so to fix head was shaved & new gaskets installed 
Feb 2016

100600 mi

C $250
grinding from rear hub assembly worn out 
May 2016

104600 mi

C $400
driver's side rear wheel bearing replaced 
Sep 2016

110360 mi
rear u joints seized, very difficult/expensive to repair as this is non-serviceable part! rear u-joint is press-fit so entire drive train was sent out for re-fit. New one is serviceable $750 job 
Nov 2016

113560 mi

C $350
car made clikcing sound when going over bumps in road, outer left side tie rod replaced 
Dec 2016

112840 mi

C $600
belt was seizing on ac, required replacement and new belt 
May 2017

124000 mi

C $200
clutch was very stiff, clutch linkages were bent, shop re-inforced linkages and re=installed 
Aug 2020

146 mi

C $250
inner and outer tie rods needed replacing worn out 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Apr 2010

19800 mi
Air bag light came on. Dealer reflashed the computer and problem has dissappeared. 
Sep 2010

30000 mi

US $13
The drain plug on the transmission loosened up and was leaking fluid. Dealer charger me 12.70. They should have done it for free. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2015
Jul 2014

50500 mi
Verified clicking noise as CV joint 
Sep 2014

52000 mi
AC failed to cool 
Dec 2014

53000 mi
AC never fixed 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jan 2010 Passenger side seat airbag weight sensor 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2021
Mar 2009

150 mi
Blemish on bumper replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2010

22000 mi

US $40
Radio not working correctly when very cold outside. 
Jan 2011

11000 mi
Radio replaced. 
Oct 2011

34500 mi
AC Clutch bearing failure. AC Clutch was replaced. AC Clutch bearing failure. AC Clutch was replaced. 
Jun 2016

90000 mi

US $1100
alternator completely frozen 
Jul 2018

115000 mi

US $700
4 rotors pads and rear calipers 
Suzuki SX4 in Vermont, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

5000 mi
Airbag light kept coming on. Sensor replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013

91300 mi
serpentine belt worn out. driver front fog light out 
Aug 2014

117000 mi
replace front headlight 
Jun 2016

164000 mi

US $1900
air conditioner condenser failed 
Suzuki SX4 in Missouri, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2017
Jul 2012

18300 mi
air bag light came on - Dealer flashed a fix to the computer driver side mirror became loose. 
May 2013

23900 mi

US $25
TPMS light was on (fixed for a few miles, back on). 
Jul 2015

30000 mi

US $450
Replaced abs sensor 
Suzuki SX4 in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2009 - Nov 2021
Sep 2009

3100 mi
Manual Transmission, not smooth when up-shift from time to time.  
Aug 2011

23560 mi
Airbag light come on since ~Feb 2011, check and repaired at no cost...common known problem.  Right rear view mirror came loose, repaired at no cost...per safety recall. Shifter stick noisy at sometimes. Stick was lubed at no cost. 
Jan 2019

74400 mi
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold show up from time to time after around 120,000 KM. Resetting code using scanner and continue driving. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD

Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
Oct 2008 - Dec 2011
Feb 2010

8000 mi
passanger seat sensor for airbag was seeing the wifes purse sitting on the seat and caused the airbags to fault and disable themselves. a new revision of the software was loaded and has solved the issue of sensing small items on the seat. 
Dec 2010

12000 mi
Loose wheel bearing, defect from original build. Failed TPS 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Jul 2015

15200 mi

US $800
Crossmember and 2 engine mounts 
Suzuki SX4 in Massachusetts, United States
May 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

65000 mi

US $833
Alternator 
Suzuki SX4 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
Aug 2013

29760 mi
Drive shaft. 
Mar 2015

39680 mi

C $204
Gaskets on exhaust. 
Jun 2015

41540 mi
two inside tie-rods replaced and a wheel alignment done. 
Oct 2015

43180 mi

C $432
Noise in front end when making quick turns like parking. 
Jun 2016

48980 mi

C $2252
Leak in axle. 
Oct 2016

50000 mi

C $700
Had alternator replaced. 
Oct 2017

57660 mi

C $800
Lower control arms were replaced because of a noise in the front. The replacement did not fix the noise. So it was a mistake having them done. Found out later it was in my brakes. 
Suzuki SX4 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2013
Jul 2011

10500 mi

US $60
noise coming from steering column area, part ordered. have to go back to get part replaced. covered under warranty. AM radio stopped working on stereo about a month ago. new stereo ordered. will be replaced under warranty. 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2013
Jul 2010

30000 mi
loose mirror 
Suzuki SX4 in Iowa, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2014
Dec 2010

13000 mi
gps cradle replaced, spring broke 
Suzuki SX4 in Alaska, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
May 2011

20300 mi
Alternator bearings found to be defective after reporting chirping noise. Alternator replaced under warranty. 
Suzuki SX4 in Virginia, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2018
Oct 2012

70000 mi

US $100
SRS light on. Passenger seat caused SRS light to to on. Software upgrade reset the light. 
Jan 2017

59700 mi
stuck lug nut. had to "drill" lug nut out. suspect corrosion. 
Apr 2017

163000 mi
Airbag light stayed on. Determined They the use if scan tool that the passenger seat side airbag connector located under the front passenger seat had become disconnected. 
Suzuki SX4 in Missouri, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2020
Jun 2011

20000 mi
Wiring harness rubbing in two spots on drivers side fender, behind battery. Some insulation worn away but wires not exposed. Fix: wrapped in foam tape and secured with tywraps. 
Jan 2012

30500 mi
Front seat passenger air bag light intermittent with passenger or items in front seat, dealership said loose connection, fixed it no charge. Front seat passenger air bag light intermittent with passenger or items in front seat, dealership said loose connection, fixed it no charge. Grinding noise front end, esp when turning right, diagnosis rotors and pads metal to metal. 
Mar 2013

48000 mi

US $25
Check engine light code PO327. Replaced knock sensor. 
Oct 2013

58500 mi
Leaky rear axle seal. 
Jun 2015

79000 mi

US $350
Replaced tie rod ends. 
Jun 2017

96000 mi

US $300
Remove and replace two leaking rear axle seals, out of warranty. 
Apr 2018

100000 mi

US $98
Serpentine belt, cracked, replaced before failure. 
Jun 2018

100000 mi

US $120
A/C not cooling adequately. 
Sep 2018

100000 mi

US $350
Right ball joint and control arm worn out. 
Suzuki SX4 in Kansas, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2011

9300 mi
Airbag light came on about 2 weeks ago. Called for appt and got in the same day. Computer was reprogrammed and problem is solved at this point. 
Jan 2022

43000 mi

US $200
exhaust pipe repair 
Suzuki SX4 in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2009 - Apr 2013
Jan 2011

19000 mi
Seat Belt light was on and stayed on for many starts. Dealer no longer close by had to drive 300 miles round trip to get repair. Was fixed fast. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual 4WD

Suzuki SX4 in Romania
Jul 2009 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

46500 mi

$250
Engine was running on just 3 pistons. Coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

Suzuki SX4 in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Dec 2014

105400 mi

C $59
The two light bulbs of the headlights had to be replace.One was worn out a week (i didn't notice)prior to the next one. 

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2008.5 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki SX4 in Singapore
May 2011 - Jul 2011

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