Worst 2012 Suzuki Sx4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Suzuki Sx4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 15 | — | — | 74,344 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 2 | — | 67,440 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 122,654 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | 1 | 39,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 18,100 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 87,036 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 88,120 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 87,036 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Suzuki Sx4
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~98,169 vehicles.
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.
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.
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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