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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (58%)

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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. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

49000 mi

US $150
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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2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch

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

58500 mi Leaky rear axle seal. 
96000 mi

US $300
Remove and replace two leaking rear axle seals, out of warranty. 
29760 mi Drive shaft. 
48980 mi

C $2252
Leak in axle. 

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2009 Suzuki SX4 Transmission Problems

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