Worst 2008 Suzuki Sx4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEAT BELTS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Suzuki Sx4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 68 | 9 | — | 57,674 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 | 1 | 1 | 45,625 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | — | — | 50,266 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 50,400 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 1 | — | 35,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | 1 | 84,300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 58,908 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 31,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 55,607 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 52,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 46,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 45,443 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 490 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 59,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi |
Recalls for 2008 Suzuki Sx4
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~280,180 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Suzuki Sx4 Years
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Sx4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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