2009 Suzuki SX4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SX4 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Suzuki SX4. That ranks 3rd out of 8 SX4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (29 complaints, 60%), typically at around 45,264 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 48owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 29 | 60% | 45,264 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 10% | 18,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8% | 54,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 8% | 51,036 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 8% | 17,064 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 8% | 53,922 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 6% | 65,216 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 4% | 25,740 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | 40,074 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 45,679 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 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.
Fuel filler neck leaks fuel.
While driving such car the airbag warning lights came on and state solid so i pull off the street to check what's going and shut off the car after that the car do not start immediately so take three times to started it. Since then the airbag warning lights stay on.
Takata recall. Airbag light on, has come off and on several times. Now on, light will not reset. Indicates passenger seat cushion is defective.
First issue is the airbags - driver side censor light has been on ever since i purchased the vehicle back in 2010. I had to get the engine replaced due to "rod knock" only to find that the used engine of 52,xxx miles has a leak on the rear main seal. It's likely that issue that lead to my original…
Paint is bad clear coat is gone
Other Suzuki SX4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 SX4 | 15 | 5 |
| 2012 SX4 | 40 | 3 |
| 2011 SX4 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010 SX4 | 21 | 5 |
| 2009 | 48 | 3 |
| 2008 SX4 | 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 2009 Suzuki SX4?
Owners most often report air bags, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Suzuki SX4?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.