2009 Suzuki Sx4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (20) · Steering (4) · Seats (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
44 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags 2013-09-06 · campaign 13V405000 · 189,901 vehicles
Defect: 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 nu
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2010-10-19 · campaign 10V513000 · 69,587 vehicles
Defect: 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) 2010-09-01 · campaign 10V392000 · 20,692 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Power Train 2016-10-14 · SUZ_013377 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin announces the availability of an improved driveshaft flange and differential side oil seal for 4wd sx4 vehicles. the improved parts have been designed to improve prevention of corrosion on vehicles driven in severe weather conditions.
Air Bags:frontal 2013-04-02 · TS-01-02260R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: due to change in load on passenger seat with shifting of weight and objects in seat, airbag warning light illuminates, causing an occupant classification module (ocm) error. models 2009 sx-4. *pe
Air Bags 2013-01-01 · ASMC-009375 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: counter measure procedure for dtc b1318. the airbag warning light illuminates, and dtc b1318 is stored. this typically can result from a change in load on the passenger seat. *js
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2012-07-25 · ABE-ZA-120418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe
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What owners report
2019-10-20 · Air Bags · 187,000 mi“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.…”
2019-08-18 · Seats · 164,000 mi“takata recall. airbag light on, has come off and on several times. now on, light will not reset. indicates passenger seat cushion is defective.…”
2018-11-29 · Engine · 74,000 mi“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 engine failing at around 74,000 miles. the driver a…”
2018-06-05 · Structure:body“paint is bad clear coat is gone…”
2017-02-17 · Power Train · 72,072 mi“car was running fine. i was driving southbound in 3 / 6 lane traffic 45 mph in town when a loud knock started knocking under the hood. i immediately pulled off the road as soon as i found a place to pull off otherwise could have stalled causing a major crash of vehicles. i called aaa to have it towed. the repair shop in my neighborhood said i n…”
2016-09-21 · Exterior Lighting · 💥 crash“i was driven n the lights from the top all the electrical got on fire , i found out since 2005 a boyfriend took my idenity…”
2016-03-02 · Service Brakes“my parking brake light stays on while driving even though the brake is released. comes on goes off. what could be causing this? [xxx] i bought the car in nov 2015. it happens every time the car is driven information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *bf *tr…”
2015-06-05 · Air Bags · 79,097 mi“i have not had an incident. my airbag light has been on for a long time. took it in for recall & that did not fix the problem. they told me i had to bring it back in & pay $150 diagnostic fee to have them figure out problem with airbags. i haven't brought in. i'm frustrated they didn't fix it with the recall & feel it could be part of the recall is…”
2014-12-31 · Steering · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki sx4. the contact stated that the drive belt slipped causing a squeaking noise. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v055000 (electrical system). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000. updated 02/18/15*lj th…”
2014-10-22 · Air Bags · 65,000 mi“diver airbag light is always on. when taken for repairs code often differs. authorized suzuki dealership says that entire wiring system would need replaced for $3000, but could not guarantee that would fix it.. it can be cleared, but that is only effective for a few days. light used to be intermittent, now it is constant. authorized suzuki dea…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.