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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.
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.
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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