2009 Suzuki SX4 Suzuki SX4 2009

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2009 Suzuki SX4 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 137 repairs.
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2009 Suzuki SX4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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

35800 mi The connecting rod bearings failed and the engine was rebuilt from a short block under warranty. 
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. 
43000 mi catalytic converter 
75000 mi Replaced engine due to failure 
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. 
77000 mi

US $100
Belt/Pulley 
21000 mi Fuel pump failure 
49500 mi

US $65
Oil pan nut threads stripped 
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 
91300 mi serpentine belt worn out. 
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! 
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. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

43000 mi

US $200
exhaust pipe repair 
48000 mi

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

US $98
Serpentine belt, cracked, replaced before failure. 
12000 mi Failed TPS 
39680 mi

C $204
Gaskets on exhaust. 
15200 mi

US $800
Crossmember and 2 engine mounts 

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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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2009 Suzuki SX4 Engine Problems

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