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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.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2008 Suzuki SX4.

2008 Suzuki SX4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 146 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

Suzuki SX4 in Florida, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

29000 mi
power steering pump is making loud noise and vibrating through the steering wheel. the door look/window up/down buttons dropped below the arm of the door. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2008 - Jan 2013
Feb 2010

21000 mi
Power steering pump whining. Dealer concluded the pump was going bad. Pump was replaced. 
Jun 2010

26000 mi
Power steering pump was whining for the second time. Dealer replaced under warranty.  
Jan 2011 Steering noise (squeak) troubleshooted and new steering rack was ordered. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2008 - Nov 2011
Mar 2010

91000 mi
Emergency brake/ Parking brake cable snapped when frozen over. Replaced with new cable and adjusted. 
Sep 2010

109000 mi

US $250
idler pulley bearing wore out, causing belt jumping. 
Nov 2010

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. 
Apr 2011

152500 mi
Engine replaced again due to spun rod bearing. 
Aug 2011

165000 mi
Engine replaced a third time due to spun rod bearing. 
Sep 2011

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

Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

20000 mi
Wiper fluid hose connector broke and was replaced under warranty 
Suzuki SX4 in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2018
Jul 2008

300 mi
Flaw in back bumper. 3 vertical indentions. repaired and repainted bumper. 1.5 days to repair. 
Feb 2010

7000 mi
passenger warning light "air bag off" stays on when passenger is sitting in seat. ordered parts When heater selector is set to "floor position" air still blows out in other vent outlets. Was told to be 2 day job because entire dash is to be removed for vent box controller replacement. Had this done, but problem still exists. Dealership service manager said it is supposed to leak "per EPA standards"???? 
Mar 2010

7000 mi
Logo on steering wheel airbag was damaged when dash was removed to repair leaking vents. repairman also damaged silver trim on console when reassembled.Fist visit to repair leaking vents was not repaired sucessfully even after having car for 5 days.  
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016

45260 mi
Error Code B1312: a failure of the Passenger Seat Airbag Sensor. Took two trips: to confirm error code and to replace. Wait time: 4 weeks for replacement part. 
Suzuki SX4 in Florida, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

35400 mi
Air bag light remained "on" on cluster. Also seat belt light remained "on" for passenger even seat belt was buckled. Dealer replaced passenger seat cushion and reflashed computer. 
Suzuki SX4 in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

97000 mi

US $4
Replaced windshield washer cracked hose inside wheel well. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

195000 mi

US $120
Motor went and it was too costly to repair so it was junked 
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
- Mar 2010
Feb 2009

3814 mi
Car Cranks will not start - towed to shop. Dealer re-program E.C.M. 
Mar 2010

14665 mi
Crunching noise from Steering when turning Left or right-Dealer replaced Power Steering Pump ($0.00) Replace Engine Oil & Filter, tire rotation, 4 wheel brake service ($186.00) 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Suzuki SX4 in South Africa
Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
Dec 2010

27900 mi
The catalytic converter gave warnings about readings being lower than expected. This problem occured several times, and decided to replace the cat. 
Mar 2011

32240 mi
The front right wheel bearing failed and was replaced. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2018
Mar 2012

44000 mi
Passenger "airbag off" indicator intermittently flashes when the seat is occupied by a full grown adult. Dealer is "unable to replicate the problem". Appears to be a problem with the sensitivity of the seat sensor or programming. 
Jan 2013

52000 mi
Leaking Water Pump. Replaced under warranty Left rear axle seal leaking 
Feb 2014

57900 mi

US $800
Replaced cat under warranty. Paid for replacement of inner tie rod, spark plugs, and front rotors. 
Jun 2014

60000 mi
Passenger airbag sensor replaced under recall warranty. Manual shifter was nearly impossible to move. Dealer said that they lubed the shift cables, but shifting felt no different. I ended up researching online to find a fix and fixed it myself with spray grease into the cable boots. 
May 2015

66100 mi
3rd set of rear axle seals in 5 years... this time it was out of warranty. 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. 
Jun 2016

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. 
Aug 2017

89000 mi
Almost all exhaust hangers have rusted. Replaced with universal hangers. Right front rotor backing plate has fallen off. Left one is getting pretty loose. Suspension continues the downward spiral. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Apr 2009 - Aug 2009
Jun 2009

10000 mi
Passenger front window regulator loose, window moves and makes noise. Parts ordered. 
Jul 2009

10000 mi
All window tracks were lubed, passenger front regulator was replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - Dec 2015
Sep 2009

13000 mi
Relay connection was not allowing enough current to pass through, relay was pulled, brushed and polished connections. Problem solved. 
Suzuki SX4 in Oregon, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

114000 mi

US $7000
The aftermarket AWD controller setting was too aggressive and applied too much power to the rear of the car. While autocrossing the car around a sweeping turn the transfer case broke due to the unequal wheel speeds and 300 whp due to turbo and meth injection. 
Suzuki SX4 in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2008 - Jul 2012
Jan 2009

6200 mi
Extended cranking before starting. Computer has been reflashed once. 
Mar 2010

16740 mi
Front stabilizer bar bushings replaced due to squeaks when going over bumps. 
Suzuki SX4 in Vermont, United States
Nov 2009 - Feb 2020
Nov 2010

41000 mi
CD Player Jammed would not eject CDs. Rebuilt radio/CD replace. First attempt, rebuilt system would not play CDs. Second attempt, CD player worked. 
Jan 2012

51000 mi
CD player jammed. It is the 3rd CD player for this car. Extended warrant covered the repair cost. 
Jul 2012

56700 mi
CD PLAYER. Jammed for the fourth time. Was replaced with a restored CD player. I am glad I got the extended warrant. 
Nov 2015

86600 mi
Rear gearbox oil leak 
Sep 2017

98000 mi

US $284
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. Cross member mount attached to motor and drive train very rusty could fail at any time causing damage to drivetrain. 
Sep 2018

108000 mi

US $125
Exhaust pipe had a crack, garage welded a piece of metal over the crack. 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2009 - Apr 2015
Jan 2009

7188 mi
Warped trim piece on rear bumper. Replaced under warranty. 
Aug 2011

26000 mi
The air conditioner indicator light was flashing on & off intermittently. Dealer could not replicate and found no codes or TSB's. 
Sep 2014

51000 mi
Car would no longer shift into 5th or reverse. Dealer replaced 5th gear and synchronizer gear. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

68820 mi

C $520
Vibration at 40km/hr, tie-rod worn 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
- Jul 2008
Jul 2008

2046 mi
Pass airbag resolved.Power window regulator ordered. Both items under warranty.Rust specks and streaks are gone.The paint is shiny new! 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

78000 mi

US $276
Replaced accessory belt Removed rusted exhaust shields. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

19220 mi
Drivers side mirror was loose on post and Suzuki design does not allow for tightening. Whole mirror assembly replaced. 
Mar 2011

28520 mi
Passenger Air Bag Off light comes on intermittently when just passenger in seat with belt on. Light comes on for twenty seconds, then goes off. Card was "reflashed" but problem not solved. *ASSURED* the air bags will still work in accident. 
Jun 2011

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 
Suzuki SX4 in Montana, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2013
Sep 2011

42000 mi

US $1000
heater core failed and car was undriveable due to massive coolant leaks. 
Suzuki SX4 in Kansas, United States
Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
Jul 2009

29000 mi
TPMS light always on 
Dec 2009

36000 mi
Noisy power steering pump when partially warmed up 
Suzuki SX4 in Texas, United States
Nov 2007 - Sep 2013
May 2013

45000 mi

US $1200
AC compressor failed and needed to be replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

53000 mi

US $6
Windshield washer lost spray power. Found a hole in the side of the windshield washer hose next to the fluid tank, inside the fender. Took time to access the area. New hose fixed it. 
Mar 2017

65750 mi

US $35
Replace worn front brake pads 
Aug 2017

69000 mi

US $15
Replaced spark plugs 
Mar 2021

86000 mi

US $70
Seat sensor failed -- the airbag light came on and could not be reset. I purchased a "seat sensor emulator" and installed it to make the airbag system think that the seat sensor was working properly. 
Jun 2021

87000 mi

US $450
Replaced rear brake caliper to eliminate brake lock-up problem. The new caliper did not fix the problem, so I replaced all 6 rubber brake hoses on the car. Since that repair, the brakes have worked perfectly -- the problem was apparently in a flexible brake hose. (Also replaced pads with the new caliper.) 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Apr 2008 - May 2013
May 2013

35000 mi
Check Engine Light. Vehicle traded before opportunity to diagnose. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ohio, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2017
Jul 2012

105700 mi

US $90
Air bag warning light on dash. Was caused by a faulty sensor in the front passenger seat. Replaced by the dealer. I paid the diagnostic fee of $90.00 + tax. 
Oct 2012

110000 mi

US $300
left rear wheel bearing went out. replaced wheel bearing and hub unit. 
Mar 2014

129000 mi

US $60
Gaskets needed to be replaced in the exhaust system. The actual exhaust pips were still in good shape. 
Nov 2014

135100 mi
Ball joint/lower control arm replacement. 
Aug 2016

147600 mi

US $125
The clutch on the AC compressor stopped working. Replaced magnet in the clutch. Inner tie rod end loose and needed to be replaced 
Jan 2017

152200 mi

US $300
Both O2 sensors replaced. The check engine light would come on repeatedly. 
May 2017

153000 mi

US $80
Right rear brake caliper removed and replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2012
Jul 2011

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. Windshield squirter hose separated in the front fender, so water squirted into the wheelwell. A new connector and piece of hose was replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in Indiana, United States
Oct 2007 - Mar 2016
Sep 2013

48000 mi
Belt tensioner replaced. Rear differential axle seals leaking. Replaced seals. 
Aug 2015

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. 
Dec 2015

62000 mi
went to have previous reported exhaust problem corrected, discovered that the engine cross-member had rusted into two pieces. Will follow-up after repairs are completed. 
Jan 2016

57200 mi

US $404
Replaced center cross-member. Repaired exhaust system. 
Mar 2016

63000 mi

US $1184
Drive-train damaged do to rusted out cross-member. Drive-shaft and the bushings that mount rear differential needed to be replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2007 - Jun 2018
Nov 2008

11000 mi
Tire pressure indicator was continuously on, even though tires were properly inflated. 
Jan 2016

69200 mi

US $250
Replaced worn tie rod end. I was hearing a clunking sound when travelling on rough roads or across railroad tracks. 
Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Apr 2011
Jul 2010

30000 mi
Car pops out of 5th gear. Dealer found service bulletin. Parts replaced under warranty. Safe to hold car in gear by hand, but not practical. Safe to drive until able to repair, no further damage by continued driving. Given rental car. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Nov 2011

76260 mi

C $275
Water Pump, o-ring for water pump, serpentine Belt replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in Virginia, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

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. 
Suzuki SX4 in Florida, United States
Jul 2008 - Apr 2014
Aug 2012

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. 
Jul 2013

105000 mi
Not a mechanical issue. Just to report that after 5 years in the Florida sun, the paint on this car is shot. The car is red and all horizontal surfaces (roof, hood, etc) are completely faded from the sun. Very poor paint quality. 
Apr 2014

120000 mi
Paint shot. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Dec 2011

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. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2014
Mar 2008

9000 mi
Driver's side headlight socket burned out. 
Apr 2009

30000 mi
Belt noise. Cleaned pulley and belt. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
Mar 2012

65000 mi

US $200
the car suddenly lost power one night, we thought it was the alternator but my mechanic checked and it wasnt. Took to dealer to diagnose and had to argue with them not to replace alternator, turned out to be a fried wire. 
Jul 2012

80000 mi
at about 75,000 miles the engine blew, it was covered under warranty. 
Sep 2013

100000 mi

US $150
the tie rods keep on going. seems like a design fault in the car. 
Jan 2014

110000 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. 
Suzuki SX4 in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

98000 mi
Rear bearing corroded and falling out. 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2015
Nov 2011

109000 mi

US $900
Coolant leaked inside and soaked carpet on passenger side. Heater core and air filter replaced. Months earlier Dealership reset Air Bag Lights that stayed on after leaving Valero Hand Car Wash. Next Month Car Wash Airbag Light went off. 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. 
Apr 2013

147500 mi
Suzuki Recall Inspection Code B1312 per Recall; Airbag light Indictor is now off after being on for about a year. 
Jul 2013

156200 mi

US $417
Tire Pressure Light flashes and stays on while driving...advise Right Front TPS Sensor Bad. Part order, installed,  Airbag Light came back on after inspection...Airbag resistance due to bad connector...connector repaired. B1061 Code cleared. 
Jun 2014

184000 mi
Air Bag Light deployed after leaving Valero Hand wash. I adjusted the driver seat light went off. Next time I entered and stated the Car Airbag Light was one...Seat Cushion replaced under extended Recall. 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2013 - Apr 2016
Sep 2013

51000 mi

US $350
Inner tie rod - 43,000 miles - tough job 
Mar 2014

55000 mi

US $550
Lower ball joints & control arm bushings - both right & left sides at 53,000 miles!!! 
Sep 2014

61000 mi

US $200
Exhaust pipe failed. Hangers broke. 
Sep 2015

77000 mi

US $500
tie-rod again 
Dec 2015

78000 mi

US $300
TPMS failed 
Apr 2016

84000 mi

US $500
ball joints 
Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

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. 
Suzuki SX4 in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Aug 2018
Aug 2017

96000 mi

US $1600
both rear bearings and carriers replaced 1 rear caliper, 4 rotors 4 pad sets inner and outer tie rod driver side 
Aug 2018

114000 mi

US $200
Rear u joint getting worn....replaced drive shaft 
Suzuki SX4 in Arkansas, United States
Aug 2007 - Oct 2009
Sep 2009

44000 mi
Installed wrong oil filter. Oil came out. Engine locked up and burnt. 
Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
Apr 2008 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

120000 mi

US $1200
Replaced struts, shocks and bushings. 
Suzuki SX4 in Florida, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
Sep 2008

8000 mi
A/C stopped working. Replaced compressor clutch on A/C. A sensor in dash board that assist the automatic thermostat for the A/C system was bad and replaced by the dealer. 
May 2009

15000 mi
Noise/vibration from front end win accelerating from a dead stop. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

109900 mi

US $200
Drivers side rear caliper was seized. Caliper had to be ordered (not in stock locally), then new pads/rotors. 
Sep 2015

119000 mi
EVAP leak engine code. Replaced fuel cap. 
Nov 2015

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. 
Dec 2015

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. 
Feb 2016

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. 
Feb 2018

147000 mi

US $800
Pads/rotors (front and back), 1 seized caliper. Replaced master cylinder Joint between the rear catylitic converter and muffler rusted (again). Replaced entire exhaust system 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

68000 mi

US $120
Leaking power steering hose was patched by the dealer so it leaked again, duh. I replaced it myself. 
Suzuki SX4 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2007 - Aug 2015
Dec 2011

71000 mi

US $800
Front wheel bearing broken 
May 2013

99000 mi
Replace screws in side view mirrors that had become loose. Looked up the problem and discovered that there was a recall for it. 
Nov 2014

126000 mi

US $600
Tie rods worn and had to be replaced. 
Jan 2015

126600 mi

US $400
One coil and spark plug replaced. Master cylinder misfiring. 
Aug 2015

129000 mi
Air conditioner compressor broken and needed to be replaced. 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

3000 mi
A majority of the wheel lug nuts were corroded. Dealer replaced all lug nuts on all four wheels. 
Jul 2009

23000 mi
occasional extended cranking/hard start. flash update also cured a too quick shifting/hunting problem w/ automatic transmission. 
Suzuki SX4 in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
Mar 2011

67000 mi

US $500
control arm on passenger side was worn, and replaced. high cost of labor, low cost of parts 
Suzuki SX4 in Michigan, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2014
Feb 2009

17000 mi
Hard starting/extended cranking problem. Dealership waiting to receive updated software from Suzuki, so need to bring vehicle back later. 
Jul 2009

21000 mi
Hard start/extended cranking issue Tail pipe rattle, longer hanger installed 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2008 - Sep 2014
Jul 2008

3000 mi
Radio/CD somtines has no sound. 
Sep 2008

4000 mi
Ordered radio was installed. 
Jul 2013

65300 mi

US $200
Rear Axle seal 
Suzuki SX4 in New Hampshire, United States
Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

15000 mi
Speakers would make noises. They replaced radio and one speaker 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Jan 2009 - Jun 2014
Suzuki SX4 in Illinois, United States
Jun 2008 - Dec 2017
Dec 2008

11000 mi
Broken cup holder in center console. 
Nov 2010

51000 mi
Bad seat sensor. Dealer and Suzuki refuse to address problem. Too bad out of warranty is their answer. DO NOT BUY ANY SUZUKI VEHICLE AS THEY HAVE KNOWN SEAT SENSOR ISSUES AND ARE EXTREME HAZARD AS CARS ARE SO SMALL!!! 
Aug 2014

121000 mi

US $500
Replace compressor 
Dec 2015

157000 mi
I did a NTSB complaint and eventually they recalled the bad seat sensor after Suzuki didn't have a dealer network anymore. 
Jul 2016

168200 mi

US $550
ac compressor clutch alternator failure 
Dec 2016

180000 mi

US $135
Rear Carrier replacement 
Dec 2017

204000 mi

US $100
serpentine idler pully replacement 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Jan 2018
Nov 2012

78200 mi

US $399
Replaced two front tie rods 
Dec 2013

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). 
Jun 2014

94000 mi
Recall for passenger seat airbag light. All SX4s included in latest recall notice. It came on occasionally when passenger was seated , but soon shut off when passenger readjusted position. 
Jan 2018

120000 mi

US $500
Replaced downstream O2 sensor 
Suzuki SX4 in Tasmania, Australia
Jun 2008 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013

78120 mi

A $10
Computer warning light sporadically showed an error. Reset. 
Suzuki SX4 in California, United States
Jul 2008 - Feb 2018
Nov 2008

2500 mi
Dealer replaced a faulty tire pressure sensor on one of the wheels, under warranty. 
Jul 2012

156700 mi

US $360
right tie rod end had slight wear causing a little bit of play. mechanic replaced the tie rod end. 
Jan 2013

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. 
Mar 2014

198000 mi

US $200
Replace both oxygen sensors 
Dec 2015

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. Was getting check engine light for catalytic converter efficiency, luckily turned out to be downstream O2 sensor out of range. The cruise control mostly stopped working, would turn on, but not set. worked once and awhile. Shop could find no problem because it worked for them. They cleaned all connections. Still have intermittent problem with it. Update: the cruise was never repaired, but mostly resolved itself. Just once in a great while it wouldn’t set. My headlight lenses were very clouded. The shop offers a service where they polish the lenses and then spray a clear coat and bake it on like a paint job, supposed to stay clear that way. Looks great, what a difference in night vision! 
Mar 2017

250000 mi

US $151
Replaced right front inner axle seal that was leaking. 
Suzuki SX4 in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2022
Jul 2010

18300 mi

US $150
Cabin fan not blowing strong. Dealer cleaned out vents and realigned fan 
Oct 2010

20000 mi
AC suddenly quit. Took car to local dealer. They could not diagnose because of equipment failure. Car had to be taken to other dealership's facility in Miami. Problem was failed AC clutch. Clutch replaced, AC now working.  
Jun 2016

70000 mi

US $600
Rear calipers froze. Replaced them and pads and rotors. 
Mar 2017

79000 mi

US $250
left front wheel was loose, replaced tie rod. 
Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2012
Mar 2010

31000 mi
Hard Cranking Airbag light, said parts required 
May 2010

31900 mi
Air Bag Light 
Suzuki SX4 in Utah, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2011
Jun 2009

7800 mi
Fuel pump wiring had short, so wouldn't give proper fuel level readings. 
Jan 2010

14000 mi
Spoiler lose and missing paint at back hatch from factory. 
Mar 2010

17000 mi
Strut leaking, replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2010

29000 mi
TPMS light came on (has done same thing last winter), was told due to low tire pressure. Very unlikely due to all tires within 1.5psi of each other. And. 5-1psi of recommendations. 
Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States
Jan 2008 - Jul 2014
Jul 2011

51000 mi
Leaking crankshaft seal. Replaced. 
Jan 2012

70000 mi

US $700
inner tie rods loose 
Suzuki SX4 in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - Nov 2017
Sep 2013

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. 
Dec 2013

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. 
Suzuki SX4 in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2008 - Jun 2022
Dec 2008

14260 mi
Mechanic found a slight rear diff. leak and had a seal replaced to stop the leak [successful] 
Oct 2009

22320 mi
Passenger rear wheel hub was replaced. 
Jun 2013

57040 mi

C $100
Catalytic converter needed replacing after error code started popping up about 10 months ago. 
Feb 2021

107880 mi

C $1400
One sensor had failed so replaced then also did a full brakes, rotors, calipers replacement (it was due time) Replaced worn exhaust flange with pipe. 
Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2008 - Dec 2017
Aug 2008

3000 mi
Dashboard developed squeaks/rattles. Worse when AC is running. Driver's seat does not recline properly. 
Mar 2016

64000 mi

US $90
Bad wheel studs driver's side front. I asked if it was from over tightening. Tire shop said no, they've seen bad studs a lot on Suzuki products because of a "poor design". 
Suzuki SX4 in Oregon, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2020
Jan 2011

23000 mi
TPMS malfuctioned (was on when outside temp was 50 or below). Dealer reset the sensor and it's now working correctly. 
Nov 2017

91000 mi

US $1300
Both inner tie rod ends were worn. 
Feb 2018

92500 mi

US $115
headlight housing burnt out. had to replace. part $15 labor $100 
Suzuki SX4 in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2008 - Jan 2022
May 2013

72320 mi
passenger airbag: seat replaced (new extended warranty) 
Jul 2016

97960 mi

C $1000
Catalytic converter, Air filter 
Jun 2017

104160 mi

C $200
headlight. transmission fluid 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Suzuki SX4 in Costa Rica
Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
Oct 2014

39880 mi

$230
Vibration in the front suspension, the problem coming from steering wheel support. 

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2008 Suzuki SX4 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

85000 mi
AC condenser, water pump 

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2007.5 Suzuki SX4

Engine not specified

Suzuki in India
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

24800 mi

$8900
Caliper Pin Greasing. Steering Column Noise while driving 

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