2012 Suzuki Sx4 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Suzuki Sx4.

20112013
Complaints
50
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2012 Suzuki Sx4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

STEERING

Avg mileage:74,344 mi
#214 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:67,440 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:122,654 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Suzuki Sx4.

STEERING
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,344
AIR BAGS
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
67,440
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
122,654
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
39,500
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,100
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,100
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,036
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,120
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
200
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,036
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Suzuki Sx4

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~98,169 vehicles.

18V804000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
~18,673 affected

Suzuki Motor America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Suzuki SX4 vehicles. The power steering pump may seize causing a loss of steering assist.

15V587000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
~18,673 affected

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.

14V811000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
~60,823 affected

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.

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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