Worst 2008 Suzuki Sx4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Suzuki Sx4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 68 | 9 | — | 57,674 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 1 | 45,625 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | — | — | 50,266 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 50,400 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 1 | — | 35,500 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 84,300 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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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.
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2008 Suzuki Sx4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Suzuki Sx4 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Sx4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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