2013 Suzuki Sx4 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Suzuki Sx4.

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Complaints
18
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2013 Suzuki Sx4 Problems

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

#14 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#24 complaints

Steering Defects

#33 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Suzuki Sx4.

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3
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Crashes
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Engine Problems
3
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1
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Brakes
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Recalls for 2013 Suzuki Sx4

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~104,097 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.

18V331000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~5,786 affected

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2013 Suzuki Kizashi and SX4 vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Transmission Control Module (TCM) may fail causing a reduction in speed or reduced vehicle acceleration.

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.

13V572000Automatic Transmission
~142 affected

Suzuki del Caribe (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, through February 4, 2013 and equipped with a continuously variable transmission. The bolts that fasten the drive plate to the torque converter may not have been installed with sufficient torque and may loosen and come out.

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2013 Suzuki Sx4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Suzuki Sx4 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Suzuki Sx4 has 18 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Suzuki Sx4?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints); Steering Defects (4 complaints); Airbags (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2013 Suzuki Sx4?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Suzuki Sx4 include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Suzuki Sx4 have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 104,097 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Suzuki Sx4?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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