2007 Suzuki SX4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 3, 2021 · 73 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SX4 years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki SX4. That ranks 2nd out of 8 SX4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (56 complaints, 77%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Suzuki SX4 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags56 · ~55,000 mi
Seat Belts6 · ~62,500 mi
Electrical System4 · ~62,850 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~57,500 mi
Seats4 · ~125,500 mi
Steering3 · ~123,000 mi
Structure3 · ~3,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~40,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3 · ~93,225 mi
Engine2 · ~50,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags problems5677%55,000“air bag” (61%)$2,200
Seat Belts68%62,500——
Electrical System45%62,850——
Engine and Engine Cooling45%57,500——
Seats45%125,500——
Steering34%123,000——
Structure34%3,000——
Vehicle Speed Control34%40,000——
Visibility/wiper34%93,225——
Engine23%50,000——
Equipment23%17,500——
Suspension23%———
Tires23%448——
Unknown or Other23%123,000——
Wheels23%199,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline11%100——
Power Train11%61,000——
Service Brakes11%44,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11%15——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 18 complaints
2007: 6200762008: 4200842009: 3200932010: 7201072011: 182011182012: 122012122013: 5201352014: 102014102015: 1201512017: 4201742018: 2201822021: 120211

n = 73 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Suzuki SX4 recalls (2)

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Air bagsSep 6, 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V405000 · 189,901 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.

Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.

Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exteriorOct 19, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V513000 · 69,587 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 sx4 hatchback and model year 2008-2010 sx4 hatchback and sedan passenger vehicles. The three screws that secure each of the outside rear view mirrors to the mirror base can come loose due to vibration.

Risk: If a rear view mirror falls off the vehicle the driver will have reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the base screws on both outer rear view mirrors free of charge. The safety recall began on november 5, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Occupant Classification System Failure (PE13021) — opened Jun 14, 2013, closed Sep 30, 2013, led to recall 13V405000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while in reverse and backing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive over a curb and crash into a fence. The contact indicated that while pressing the brake pedal the…

Service Brakes · received Nov 3, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11439235

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki sx4. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test located failure code: dtcb1312. The mechanic stated that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced…

Seats · received Apr 20, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11089061

Have to replacement catalytic converters twice over 10 years owner this car.

Engine · received Apr 5, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11083470

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki sx4 equipped with nexen n5000 tires, size: p225/40r18. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire experienced a loss of air. When air was placed into the tire, the rear passenger tire experienced the same failure. Due to the tire failures, the vehicle…

Tires · received Jun 7, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10993663

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they could not provide a solution. The contact called the manufacturer to notify them of the failure and was waiting for a response to determine…

Air Bags · received May 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10983529

Other Suzuki SX4 years

← 2000 SX4 · 2008 SX4 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2013 SX4155
2012 SX4403
2011 SX4133
2010 SX4215
2009 SX4483
2008 SX41013
2007732
2000 SX410

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Suzuki SX4?

Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 56 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Suzuki SX4?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Suzuki SX4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SX4 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.