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Suzuki SX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 601 repairs.
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Suzuki SX4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (51%)

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Chart based on 135 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD

97000 mi

US $1519
Replaced radiator 
45880 mi

C $500
Idler pulley 

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2010 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

34720 mi Catalytic converter had become plugged. Was informed by dealer it is a common problem on this model/year 

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2010 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD

16200 mi During a routine oil change the mechanic decided to replace the fuel pump to alleviate the occasional extended start, the mechanic said the problem could be due to a faulty backflow valve in the fuel pump assembly, repair took 2 hours. 
138260 mi

C $1800
Replaced the leaking valve cover gasket, spark plugs and serpentine belt, all replaced parts were the original parts that came with the car 7 years ago. Also replaced the air filter. 
138260 mi

C $700
Also replaced the valve cover gasket, serpentine belt and replaced the spark plugs as well. 
7000 mi Car called in for a "reflash" of the CVT computer. Car ran fine previously. Ran rough after flash, stalled, lack of power, engine revving without increase in speed. In shop for 3 days, couldn't duplicate. In for 14 days, replaced TCM. The air flow Heat temperature sensor needs to be replaced. It was 62 degrees the day we brought it in. The temperature sensor to the engine was registering 104 degrees. The part is on back order. We are still waiting for it to come in.3 wk 
7200 mi Heat sensor that was finally installed after waiting for part that was on backorder for a month is still not working correctly. Dealer needs to speak with Suzuki and get back to us. We now have a case number with Suzuki. 

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2010 Suzuki SX4 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

35960 mi Tapping noise from cylinder head - approx between 2 and 3 cylinder. Maybe lack of oil pressure in startup made wear above normal. Danish importer changed cylinder head and all moving parts attached to it. Problem returned after a few hundred km. 
42160 mi Still tapping noise from back end of engine. Danish import says its normal, and will not do anything 

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2009 Suzuki SX4

Engine not specified

13300 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

24800 mi

C $50
replaced serpentine belt 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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

69700 mi

US $200
Faulty O2 sensor causing check engine light to come on. Would not pass NYS emissions inspection. 
30000 mi

US $53
Exhaust leak at flange by muffler. Took to local muffler shop new flange welded in. 
78300 mi Gas odor when idling 
88600 mi

US $400
Replaced catalytic converter, upper and lower O2 sensors. 
90000 mi

US $100
Fuel smell while idling. Dealer replaced fuel injecttor seals. 
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! 
43000 mi catalytic converter 
75000 mi Replaced engine due to failure 
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. 
160000 mi Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Indicator light still comes on occasionally. 
5000 mi The MAS air flow sensor problem never went away and the light still occasionally came on when I got rid of the car. 
91300 mi serpentine belt worn out. 
55180 mi catalytic converter replaced under warranty 
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 
21000 mi Fuel pump failure 
49500 mi

US $65
Oil pan nut threads stripped 
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. 
56300 mi Dealer rebuilt engine. 
59200 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. 
35800 mi The connecting rod bearings failed and the engine was rebuilt from a short block under warranty. 
77000 mi

US $100
Belt/Pulley 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

48000 mi

US $25
Check engine light code PO327. Replaced knock sensor. 
100000 mi

US $98
Serpentine belt, cracked, replaced before failure. 
43000 mi

US $200
exhaust pipe repair 
12000 mi Failed TPS 
15200 mi

US $800
Crossmember and 2 engine mounts 
39680 mi

C $204
Gaskets on exhaust. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

46500 mi

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

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109000 mi

US $250
idler pulley bearing wore out, causing belt jumping. 
126000 mi

US $2100
Rod bearing failure on the #1 and #2 cylinder; crankshaft was not able to be turned down and all bearing surfaces throughout engine were scored from the bearing failure. Engine (long block) replaced. 
152500 mi Engine replaced again due to spun rod bearing. 
165000 mi Engine replaced a third time due to spun rod bearing. 
165000 mi Engine replaced a fourth time because they did not torque down cam bearings, cam failure due to improper installation. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

195000 mi

US $120
Motor went and it was too costly to repair so it was junked 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

27900 mi The catalytic converter gave warnings about readings being lower than expected. This problem occured several times, and decided to replace the cat. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

40000 mi

US $150
Connecting rod bearing failed for no known reason. Required a new "short block" bottom-half of the engine. Oil filter saved the cylinder head from contamination and damage. 
35000 mi Check Engine Light. Vehicle traded before opportunity to diagnose. 
31620 mi Rattle from under the hood at start up and initial acceleration in 1st gear-thought it was loose exhaust or heat shield-turned out to be timing chain-2 days in shop to replace-$1800-all covered by warranty 
42000 mi

US $1000
heater core failed and car was undriveable due to massive coolant leaks. 
98000 mi

US $284
Cross member mount attached to motor and drive train very rusty could fail at any time causing damage to drivetrain. 
108000 mi

US $125
Exhaust pipe had a crack, garage welded a piece of metal over the crack. 
81000 mi

US $276
Replaced accessory belt Removed rusted exhaust shields. 
52000 mi Leaking Water Pump. Replaced under warranty 
57900 mi

US $800
Replaced cat under warranty. 
66100 mi Muffler flange connection to exhaust pipe was 90% separated. Out of warranty and quoted $1500 for new OEM exhaust. Decided to secure the connection with a coat hanger. 
89000 mi Almost all exhaust hangers have rusted. Replaced with universal hangers. 
69000 mi

US $15
Replaced spark plugs 
6200 mi Extended cranking before starting. Computer has been reflashed once. 
48000 mi Belt tensioner replaced. 
59100 mi

US $60
Numerous exhaust system brackets rusted away from the exhaust pipes. Have also been getting a bad cat code about once a month. 
57200 mi

US $404
Repaired exhaust system. 
129000 mi

US $60
Gaskets needed to be replaced in the exhaust system. The actual exhaust pips were still in good shape. 
151800 mi

US $300
Both O2 sensors replaced. The check engine light would come on repeatedly. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

76260 mi

C $275
Water Pump, o-ring for water pump, serpentine Belt replaced. 
49000 mi

US $90
Driving home Christmas night, the gas icon came on, and completely stopped within one mile of that light. Called AAA, got towed home; driver said fuel line was broken. Towed to auto repair shop where line was repaired. 
84200 mi

US $1000
Heater core blew at 82,000 miles. Unacceptable. I bypassed the heater with a section of hose in order to drive it to the dealer. Without the bypass, it could not have been driven. 
63000 mi

US $15
Having replaced the forward 02 sensor, still had engine light. No found reason, another shop used c-foam in gas and oil to burn carbon build up, with no results. spoke to dealership and was told need to come for their inspection for problem and repair. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

204000 mi

US $100
serpentine idler pully replacement 
80000 mi at about 75,000 miles the engine blew, it was covered under warranty. 
88000 mi the catalytic converter had to be replaced. The car is on its second engine with the first being replaced under warranty. Looks like the new engine is burning oil (less than 20,000 miles) and may need to be replaced again. 
198000 mi

US $200
Replace both oxygen sensors 
220000 mi

US $1143
Was getting check engine light for catalytic converter efficiency, luckily turned out to be downstream O2 sensor out of range. 
61000 mi

US $200
Exhaust pipe failed. Hangers broke. 
7800 mi Fuel pump wiring had short, so wouldn't give proper fuel level readings. 
119000 mi EVAP leak engine code. Replaced fuel cap. 
119600 mi

US $40
In 2012 i failed weld cause the exhaust pipe to disconnect from the muffler. A repair was made at that time. The previous repair was beginning to fail and causing exhaust to leak under the car. A permanent fix was completed in November. 
120000 mi Twice in two weeks the car threw code PO420. First time, I reset the computer (it was shortly after some exhaust work). Second time I re-set the computer and filled w/ premium gas. Problem has not returned. 
121100 mi

US $150
Car was running hot (observed via dashboard gauge), car was low on coolant. Problem was diagnosed as the water pump. Replaced w/ OEM pump which required several hours of work due to bolt locations. P0420 code again. Code stayed off for 2+ months before this occurrence. 
147000 mi

US $800
Joint between the rear catylitic converter and muffler rusted (again). Replaced entire exhaust system 
74000 mi

US $154
Engine was making ticking sound at startup, which changed to knocking sound as engine warmed up. No repair work was done - shop said engine had deep internal damage and was not worth repairing. Am planning on salvaging car. 
44000 mi Installed wrong oil filter. Oil came out. Engine locked up and burnt. 
97960 mi

C $1000
Catalytic converter, Air filter 
90000 mi

US $225
Car wouldn't start. Made long whirring noise when attempting to start. Fuel pump failed. Replaced with used fuel pump found on ebay (~$90). 
120000 mi

US $500
Replaced downstream O2 sensor 
23000 mi occasional extended cranking/hard start. flash update also cured a too quick shifting/hunting problem w/ automatic transmission. 
57040 mi

C $100
Catalytic converter needed replacing after error code started popping up about 10 months ago. 
107880 mi

C $1400
Replaced worn exhaust flange with pipe. 
32000 mi

US $400
Replaced the leak detection pump, which triggered the check engine light. No Suzuki dealers around the area anymore, had no choice but to have it repaired locally. 
33000 mi Check engine light still on. Dealer uncertain what is causing the fault. Parts availability low due to Suzuki's recent USA pull out. No Authorized Suzuki dealers in the area any longer. 
51000 mi Leaking crankshaft seal. Replaced. 
109000 mi

US $900
After tune up on 11/19/11. Returned car 11/25/11 due to coolant leaking from the bottom of the car. Mechanic found coolant leaks to the passenger side soaking the carpet, must remove the dashboard to replace the heater core. 
17000 mi Hard starting/extended cranking problem. Dealership waiting to receive updated software from Suzuki, so need to bring vehicle back later. 
21000 mi Hard start/extended cranking issue Tail pipe rattle, longer hanger installed 
50500 mi

US $400
One coil and spark plug replaced. Master cylinder misfiring. 
31000 mi Hard Cranking 

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2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

34000 mi Reflash computer and replacement of catalytic converter 
133000 mi

US $2300
Replace failed/damaged catalytic converters (2). 
8060 mi

C $40
Check engine light went on approximately forty kms after routine oil change. Remote service facility flashed computer, found nothing of note in vehicle. Light did not come back on. Seems ok now. 
68200 mi

C $1500
Oil pan and head gasket leak. Also a minor repair to the exhaust, needing a new clamp. I also had new front rotors installed. 
215200 mi

US $1300
Gasket had to be replaced oil leaking 
24000 mi

US $850
Timing chain Water pump replaced 
5900 mi Check engine light came on and stayed on. The dealer was able to pull the error code and said that it was a bad O2 and Catalytic convertor. They replaced both items which so far has fixed the problem. The check engine light came on. Dealer said that the 02 sensor and catalytic converter are bad. They are replacing both under warranty. 
15000 mi The check engine light came on after the 15,000 mile service was performed. Took the car to the dealer where they fixed by wiping oil from around the O2 sensor. It sounds like oil from the oil change dripped on the O2 sensor underneath. 
73000 mi

US $12
Exhaust pipe rusted away at flange that meets muffler. I had to cut flanges and install a section of pipe to fix. 
16740 mi engine will not start in cool weather sometimes, computer reflash, there's a service bulletin for that problem 
58900 mi

C $850
Replaced the crankshaft positioning sensor. 
36000 mi CEL came on briefly, then spontaneously turned off. O2 sensor was malfunctioning. Part ordered, scheduled installation 11 Nov 08. Defective O2 sensor found just prior to vehicle going over 36,000 miles; covered by warranty. 
38000 mi O2 sensor replaced on 11 Nov 08. 
62000 mi

US $721
Deteriorating serpentine belt (found by driver hearing odd slapping sound) led to local Pep Boys shop finding belt tensioner issue; part arrived 7 days later thru Tucson-area dealer; belt and tensioner replaced. No warranty claim made. 
95480 mi

C $60
Exhuast flange at muffler rusted out 
97340 mi

C $200
Exhaust, front pipe flange rusted out 

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2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

118800 mi

US $484
Misfire on cylinder one. Replace number 1 ignition coil. 
30000 mi Re-flash from hard-start TSB. 
19000 mi Cat developed rattle and needed to be replaced 
166000 mi

US $500
Oil leak and tune up (engine oil change, trans oil change). valve cover replaced 
15000 mi A warning light came on for tire pressure. This is the second time one came on. The first was a warning light for emmissions control 
97000 mi

US $200
Original Catalytic conveyor failing 
101000 mi Blown engine 
9000 mi Metallic rattle from inside catalytic converter. Catalytic converter replaced with parts ordered by dealer. 
33000 mi Water pump failed. Replaced under warranty. 
21000 mi During routine oil change at dealer, oil got on one of the O2 sensors. Evidently one of the O2 sensors is near where the oil is changed. Dealer ordered and replaced 2 O2 sensors (said protocol was to replace two, not just the one). Was covered by warranty 
49000 mi

US $124
Engine would not turn over. Dealer performed reprogram on ECM for extended crank time. No problems since. 
83140 mi

C $325
O2 sensor 
89000 mi

US $150
Engine light came on. Had some sort of 'flush' or injection fuel service done. 
89900 mi

US $350
Catalytic converter 
111000 mi

US $250
Replaced mass air flow sensor 
113400 mi

US $240
Engine light. Code indicated failed Fuel Oxygen Sensor 
128000 mi

US $150
Mass flow air sensor replacement 
25000 mi CEL light came on. Was told it was an air/fuel issue. Reflash seemed to fix problem. 
47600 mi replace oxygen sensor 
56000 mi Pipes replaced on exhaust system. 
40000 mi

US $400
Cracked motor mount Front brakes and rosters 
139000 mi Started to throw engine code 0420 for upstream catalyst inefficiency and, I imagine, since the cat and manifold are 1 unit it would have hefty price tag. 
56000 mi

US $90
Water pump locked up & bent the shaft. Repair is difficult due to space. Parts included new pump, t-stat, antifreeze, gaskets and o-rings. Trick is removing 4 AC pump bolts and moving it slightly out of the way instead of exhaust manifold. 
104000 mi

US $570
Code P0420, Front Catalyst replaced. Engine Mount Kit replaced. 3 of the 4 mounts were damaged. Leaking oil. Valve Cover Gasket was replaced. 
25000 mi Heater core busted 
70000 mi

US $125
I discovered a gasket on the exhaust pipe had disintegrated. No replacement pipes availble -- needed to weld a pipe in place. 
36000 mi headgasket 
94000 mi

US $900
Fuel injection cleaning, cleaning of air intake manifold, 2 ignition coils replaced due to dry rot of boots 
110000 mi Rattling noise. A support for a pipe had rusted through, it was replaced. 

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2007 Suzuki SX4 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

18600 mi Knock in engine at start up. Disappears when warm. Tech.unsure of problem, called in service rep and decided a shortblock should be installed. Just waiting for shortblock to come in. In the meantime I am driving the car with no problems. 
18600 mi The car was brought back to the shop went the new short block came in (1st week in Jan). The new part had a flaw and another shortblock had to be ordered. Unfortunatly the new part was on back order out of the country and my old engine was tore apart ... 
18600 mi New short block installed. But had gotten tired of waiting, and traded for new SX4. 
74400 mi Rattling sound since 90,000 k's got significantly worse. Suzuki Australia refuses warranty. Knocking, rod bearing failure. Internal engine bearing failure, traded car for something else. Would have cost nearly $10k AUD to repair. Will not buy Suzuki again. 

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