2008 Suzuki SX4 Suzuki SX4 2008

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2008 Suzuki SX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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2008 Suzuki SX4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Suzuki SX4

Engine not specified

29000 mi the door look/window up/down buttons dropped below the arm of the door. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

300 mi Flaw in back bumper. 3 vertical indentions. repaired and repainted bumper. 1.5 days to repair. 
7000 mi Logo on steering wheel airbag was damaged when dash was removed to repair leaking vents. repairman also damaged silver trim on console when reassembled.Fist visit to repair leaking vents was not repaired sucessfully even after having car for 5 days.  

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

62000 mi went to have previous reported exhaust problem corrected, discovered that the engine cross-member had rusted into two pieces. Will follow-up after repairs are completed. 
US $404 Replaced center cross-member. 
7188 mi Warped trim piece on rear bumper. Replaced under warranty. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

105000 mi Not a mechanical issue. Just to report that after 5 years in the Florida sun, the paint on this car is shot. The car is red and all horizontal surfaces (roof, hood, etc) are completely faded from the sun. Very poor paint quality. 
120000 mi Paint shot. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

109000 mi

US $1000
Coolant leaked inside and soaked carpet on passenger side. Heater core and air filter replaced. Months earlier Dealership reset Air Bag Lights that stayed on after leaving Valero Hand Car Wash. Next Month Car Wash Airbag Light went off. 
14000 mi Spoiler lose and missing paint at back hatch from factory. 
220000 mi

US $1143
My headlight lenses were very clouded. The shop offers a service where they polish the lenses and then spray a clear coat and bake it on like a paint job, supposed to stay clear that way. Looks great, what a difference in night vision! 
11000 mi Broken cup holder in center console. 
3000 mi A majority of the wheel lug nuts were corroded. Dealer replaced all lug nuts on all four wheels. 
30000 mi Belt noise. Cleaned pulley and belt. 
3000 mi Dashboard developed squeaks/rattles. Worse when AC is running. 
99000 mi Replace screws in side view mirrors that had become loose. Looked up the problem and discovered that there was a recall for it. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 Body Problems

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