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%)

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2009 Suzuki SX4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

50220 mi

C $500
replace both rear shocks 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

59200 mi

US $300
Both rear tie rod ends need to be replaced, will go to my own mechanic and price. 
174000 mi

US $600
Bearing 
28000 mi Steering is making groaning/grinding sounds only during cold (winter cold) starts. Goes away as soon as things warm up. Dealer could not duplicate. I will monitor. Will also try changing fluid to top notch synthetic fluid. 
33000 mi Power steering continues to make briefly make moaning sounds following a totally cold (sub freezing) start up. I did replace pwr strg fluid with synthetic as dealer suggested, it helped a lot but it still groans a bit. Had them check it. 
44020 mi

C $150
Replaced Right rear wheel bearing .... loose & noisy. Replaced brake pads 
63860 mi

C $70
Left rear wheel bearing noise 
65100 mi

C $70
Replaced Right Rear wheel/hub bearing assy 
88660 mi

C $80
Noisy bearing on right rear wheel. Replaced wheel bearing assy 
52700 mi Rear wheel bearing failed, wheel was squeaking & was repaired under warranty 
100600 mi

C $250
grinding from rear hub assembly worn out 
104600 mi

C $400
driver's side rear wheel bearing replaced 
113560 mi

C $350
car made clikcing sound when going over bumps in road, outer left side tie rod replaced 
146 mi

C $250
inner and outer tie rods needed replacing worn out 
210000 mi

US $400
Noise and vibration from wheel bearing. Replaced left front wheel bearing. 
11000 mi Left front strut shaft snapped 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

41540 mi two inside tie-rods replaced and a wheel alignment done. 
43180 mi

C $432
Noise in front end when making quick turns like parking. 
57660 mi

C $800
Lower control arms were replaced because of a noise in the front. The replacement did not fix the noise. So it was a mistake having them done. Found out later it was in my brakes. 
10500 mi

US $60
noise coming from steering column area, part ordered. have to go back to get part replaced. covered under warranty. 
79000 mi

US $350
Replaced tie rod ends. 
100000 mi

US $350
Right ball joint and control arm worn out. 
12000 mi Loose wheel bearing, defect from original build. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 Suspension Problems

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