2008 Suzuki SX4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SX4 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki SX4. That is the most of any SX4 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (74 complaints, 73%), typically at around 51,558 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 101owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Suzuki SX4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 74 | 73% | 51,558 | “air bag” (53%) | $2,200 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 12% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 6% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 4% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 58,724 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 31,745 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 55,607 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 52,750 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 46,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 45,443 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 100 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 37,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Suzuki SX4 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
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:exterior
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.
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Problem: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 sx4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or suzuki at 1-887-697-8985. Owners may also visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
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.
Cushion was change and diagnostic still shows like cushion wasn't changed
The passenger air bag is no longer in service according to the symbol on the dash board.
Power steering intermittently fails with check engine light showing engine failure & hard steering issues.
Wheel bearing and hub fail and sensors abs send a light check engine
The airbag light is consistently on and when i took it to the dealer i was informed that it's the passenger seat that is causing the light to be activated. Why should i have to pay the dealer approximately $2000.00 to replace the passenger seat after the warranty ran out? Suzuki should be held…
Other Suzuki SX4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 SX4 | 15 | 5 |
| 2012 SX4 | 40 | 3 |
| 2011 SX4 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010 SX4 | 21 | 5 |
| 2009 SX4 | 48 | 3 |
| 2008 | 101 | 3 |
| 2007 SX4 | 73 | 2 |
| 2000 SX4 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki SX4?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 74 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Suzuki SX4?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.