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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%)
Chart based on 207 repairs.
2008 Suzuki SX4 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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. |
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 |
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. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| 42000 mi US $1000 |
heater core failed and car was undriveable due to massive coolant leaks. |
| 6200 mi | Extended cranking before starting. Computer has been reflashed once. |
| 78000 mi US $276 |
Replaced accessory belt Removed rusted exhaust shields. |
| 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. |
| 69000 mi US $15 |
Replaced spark plugs |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 35000 mi | Check Engine Light. Vehicle traded before opportunity to diagnose. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 76260 mi C $275 |
Water Pump, o-ring for water pump, serpentine Belt replaced. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 204000 mi US $100 |
serpentine idler pully replacement |
| 126600 mi US $400 |
One coil and spark plug replaced. Master cylinder misfiring. |
| 23000 mi | occasional extended cranking/hard start. flash update also cured a too quick shifting/hunting problem w/ automatic transmission. |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust pipe failed. Hangers broke. |
| 97960 mi C $1000 |
Catalytic converter, Air filter |
| 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. |
| 51000 mi | Leaking crankshaft seal. Replaced. |
| 44000 mi | Installed wrong oil filter. Oil came out. Engine locked up and burnt. |
| 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 |
| 31000 mi | Hard Cranking |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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