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Chart based on 19 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 4-speed automatic FWD
60000 mi
Drive shaft end was bad. Clunking noise turning towards the left.
Front CV boot cracked. Cheaper to replace entire axle with aftermarket unit than labor and boots only at dealer.
21700 mi
While turning at low speed, clicking sound when cold "-15C" from left front wheel area. Sound gone after about 3 minutes
87420 mi
C $413
Rear u-joint on driveshaft rusted and worn out
Front u-joint "ratchety" doesn't move smoothly
Removed driveshaft and sent to shop to have both joints replaced. Driveshaft was cleaned, painted and suppose to be balanced at same time.
65000 mi
US $400
THIS CAR IS A LEMON
113000 mi
US $1500
Slave cylinder that operates clutch failed and was leaking.
50500 mi
Verified clicking noise as CV joint
30000 mi
US $13
The drain plug on the transmission loosened up and was leaking fluid. Dealer charger me 12.70. They should have done it for free.
80000 mi
iawd and awd lock indicator lights came on at same time. Shop found that the car was locked in awd all the time (would not go into fwd). Traced to 4wd control module on this trip. Part ordered. awd control module was replaced under warranty. Worked for one week. After 1 week problem returned. Dealer traced problem to wire (broken) going into coupler. Coupler replaced - not covered by warranty, covered by insurance.
232000 mi
US $500
Front u-joint seized and rear was sticky on driveshaft - removed at 211,000 mi in June and drove through summer without all-wheel drive. Replaced with new driveshaft in November at 230,000 mi.
67000 mi
Driveshaft cracked, seals leaking
110360 mi
rear u joints seized, very difficult/expensive to repair as this is non-serviceable part! rear u-joint is press-fit so entire drive train was sent out for re-fit. New one is serviceable $750 job
124000 mi
C $200
clutch was very stiff, clutch linkages were bent, shop re-inforced linkages and re=installed
3100 mi
Manual Transmission, not smooth when up-shift from time to time.
23560 mi
Shifter stick noisy at sometimes. Stick was lubed at no cost.
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