2009 Suzuki SX4 Suzuki SX4 2009

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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%)

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2009 Suzuki SX4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi Radio would quit working and the docking station for the gps broke. 
29760 mi Passenger air bag light remained on. Computer re-flash was completed and problem was solved. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

15000 mi Nav unit (Garmin) needed to be repaired. Mounting cradle was also replaced 
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. 
90000 mi

US $100
AM on stereo not working. 
74400 mi

C $250
needed a new starter, would have needed a tow but a push-start got me home & to the shop 
112840 mi

C $600
belt was seizing on ac, required replacement and new belt 
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.  
49000 mi

US $50
I believe the alternator was squeeking when I took it in, but they could not find the issue. 
74000 mi

US $900
Head lights died again 
29640 mi

C $59
Air Bag light on Dealer said computer needed update 
18300 mi air bag light came on - Dealer flashed a fix to the computer 
23900 mi

US $25
TPMS light was on (fixed for a few miles, back on). 
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. 
18500 mi Airbag warning light stayed on on dash 
23560 mi Airbag light come on since ~Feb 2011, check and repaired at no cost...common known problem.  
19800 mi Air bag light came on. Dealer reflashed the computer and problem has dissappeared. 
30000 mi firmware update to get rid of airbag light 
5000 mi Airbag light kept coming on. Sensor replaced. 
35000 mi Passenger side seat airbag weight sensor 
52000 mi AC failed to cool 
53000 mi AC never fixed 
91300 mi driver front fog light out 
117000 mi replace front headlight 
164000 mi

US $1900
air conditioner condenser failed 
22000 mi

US $40
Radio not working correctly when very cold outside. 
41800 mi Radio replaced. 
34500 mi AC Clutch bearing failure. AC Clutch was replaced. AC Clutch bearing failure. AC Clutch was replaced. 
90000 mi

US $1100
alternator completely frozen 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

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. 
65000 mi

US $833
Alternator 
50000 mi

C $700
Had alternator replaced. 
20300 mi Alternator bearings found to be defective after reporting chirping noise. Alternator replaced under warranty. 
10500 mi

US $60
AM radio stopped working on stereo about a month ago. new stereo ordered. will be replaced under warranty. 
70000 mi

US $100
SRS light on. Passenger seat caused SRS light to to on. Software upgrade reset the light. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
100000 mi

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

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

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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2009 Suzuki SX4 Electrical Problems

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