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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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Chart based on 207 repairs.
2008 Suzuki SX4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 37 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 | power steering pump is making loud noise and vibrating through the steering wheel. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 21000 mi | Power steering pump whining. Dealer concluded the pump was going bad. Pump was replaced. |
| 26000 mi | Power steering pump was whining for the second time. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
| Steering noise (squeak) troubleshooted and new steering rack was ordered. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 36940 mi | The front right wheel bearing failed and was replaced. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| 36000 mi | Noisy power steering pump when partially warmed up |
| 30800 mi US $250 |
Replaced worn tie rod end. I was hearing a clunking sound when travelling on rough roads or across railroad tracks. |
| 16740 mi | Front stabilizer bar bushings replaced due to squeaks when going over bumps. |
| 68820 mi C $520 |
Vibration at 40km/hr, tie-rod worn |
| 98000 mi US $732 |
Control arm Remove and replace lower both sides. Control arm bushings worn, replacing bushings only was not an option. Had to get an alignment afterward. Car need this repair to pass State of VT inspection. |
| 57900 mi US $800 |
Paid for replacement of inner tie rod, spark plugs, and front rotors. |
| 80000 mi | OEM suspension is getting loose, resulting in bouncy ride and squeaky bushings. for now i solved the squeaking with a good application of liquid wrench spray. however, i'm guessing that new struts, shocks and swaybar bushings are in order. |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
left rear wheel bearing went out. replaced wheel bearing and hub unit. |
| 135100 mi | Ball joint/lower control arm replacement. |
| 147600 mi US $125 |
Inner tie rod end loose and needed to be replaced |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD
| 17000 mi | Strut leaking, replaced under warranty. |
| 68000 mi US $120 |
Leaking power steering hose was patched by the dealer so it leaked again, duh. I replaced it myself. |
| 79000 mi US $250 |
left front wheel was loose, replaced tie rod. |
| 96000 mi US $1600 |
inner and outer tie rod driver side |
| 91000 mi US $1300 |
Both inner tie rod ends were worn. |
| 78200 mi US $399 |
Replaced two front tie rods |
| 120000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced struts, shocks and bushings. |
| 51000 mi US $350 |
Inner tie rod - 43,000 miles - tough job |
| 55000 mi US $550 |
Lower ball joints & control arm bushings - both right & left sides at 53,000 miles!!! |
| 77000 mi US $500 |
tie-rod again |
| 84000 mi US $500 |
ball joints |
| 22320 mi | Passenger rear wheel hub was replaced. |
| 156700 mi US $360 |
right tie rod end had slight wear causing a little bit of play. mechanic replaced the tie rod end. |
| 141800 mi US $30 |
noticed a slight click in the front end when shifting into reverse. mechanic checked it and found the left hub nut slightly loose. he re torqued the hub nut and its ok now. |
| 220000 mi US $1143 |
I noticed that when I put the car in reverse, especially at high idle when the engine is cold there would be a clunk. Years ago this happened and it was a tie rod end. Sure enough same thing this time. They found wear on both inner tie rods. |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
control arm on passenger side was worn, and replaced. high cost of labor, low cost of parts |
| 71000 mi US $800 |
Front wheel bearing broken |
| 126000 mi US $600 |
Tie rods worn and had to be replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
the tie rods keep on going. seems like a design fault in the car. |
| 70000 mi US $700 |
inner tie rods loose |
| 83000 mi | Rear bearing corroded and falling out. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39880 mi $230 |
Vibration in the front suspension, the problem coming from steering wheel support. |
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