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Suzuki SX4 repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 601 repairs.
Suzuki SX4 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (51%)
Chart based on 135 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD
| 97000 mi US $1519 |
Replaced radiator |
| 45880 mi C $500 |
Idler pulley |
2010 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 34720 mi | Catalytic converter had become plugged. Was informed by dealer it is a common problem on this model/year |
2010 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD
| 16200 mi | During a routine oil change the mechanic decided to replace the fuel pump to alleviate the occasional extended start, the mechanic said the problem could be due to a faulty backflow valve in the fuel pump assembly, repair took 2 hours. |
| 138260 mi C $1800 |
Replaced the leaking valve cover gasket, spark plugs and serpentine belt, all replaced parts were the original parts that came with the car 7 years ago. Also replaced the air filter. |
| 138260 mi C $700 |
Also replaced the valve cover gasket, serpentine belt and replaced the spark plugs as well. |
| 7000 mi | Car called in for a "reflash" of the CVT computer. Car ran fine previously. Ran rough after flash, stalled, lack of power, engine revving without increase in speed. In shop for 3 days, couldn't duplicate. In for 14 days, replaced TCM. The air flow Heat temperature sensor needs to be replaced. It was 62 degrees the day we brought it in. The temperature sensor to the engine was registering 104 degrees. The part is on back order. We are still waiting for it to come in.3 wk |
| 7200 mi | Heat sensor that was finally installed after waiting for part that was on backorder for a month is still not working correctly. Dealer needs to speak with Suzuki and get back to us. We now have a case number with Suzuki. |
2010 Suzuki SX4 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 35960 mi | Tapping noise from cylinder head - approx between 2 and 3 cylinder. Maybe lack of oil pressure in startup made wear above normal. Danish importer changed cylinder head and all moving parts attached to it. Problem returned after a few hundred km. |
| 42160 mi | Still tapping noise from back end of engine. Danish import says its normal, and will not do anything |
2009 Suzuki SX4
Engine not specified
| 13300 mi US $5000 |
Totally seized. All oil lost without light display. Driving on highway, the car just died. towed to mechanic, found plug missing; not caused by accident, unable to get fair response from suzuki. repaired the car; seeking legal advice. |
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24800 mi C $50 |
replaced serpentine belt |
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75640 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Covered under emissions warranty. |
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| 69700 mi US $200 |
Faulty O2 sensor causing check engine light to come on. Would not pass NYS emissions inspection. |
| 30000 mi US $53 |
Exhaust leak at flange by muffler. Took to local muffler shop new flange welded in. |
| 78300 mi | Gas odor when idling |
| 88600 mi US $400 |
Replaced catalytic converter, upper and lower O2 sensors. |
| 90000 mi US $100 |
Fuel smell while idling. Dealer replaced fuel injecttor seals. |
| 90800 mi US $200 |
After replacing the injector seals the fuel smell continued. It was discovered that one of the spark plugs was not torqued on correctly, and wrong plugs were used by repair shop. Plugs replaced by dealer on this trip. Fuel smell gone! |
| 43000 mi | catalytic converter |
| 75000 mi | Replaced engine due to failure |
| 156000 mi | Malfunction indicator light on dash came on. Mechanic read code (P0101) that indicated the mass air flow sensor was malfunctioning. Attempted to clean the sensor but still not functioning correctly. New MAF sensor ordered but delayed. |
| 160000 mi | Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Indicator light still comes on occasionally. |
| 5000 mi | The MAS air flow sensor problem never went away and the light still occasionally came on when I got rid of the car. |
| 91300 mi | serpentine belt worn out. |
| 55180 mi | catalytic converter replaced under warranty |
| 96720 mi C $1100 |
engine overheated due to leak in cooling system, overheated motor warped head, so to fix head was shaved & new gaskets installed |
| 21000 mi | Fuel pump failure |
| 49500 mi US $65 |
Oil pan nut threads stripped |
| 74400 mi | P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold show up from time to time after around 120,000 KM. Resetting code using scanner and continue driving. |
| 56300 mi | Dealer rebuilt engine. |
| 59200 mi US $300 |
After dealer rebuilt engine went for 1st oil change, they found missing nut that holds top of engine gone three are there 1 missing nut and rear seal leaking. |
| 35800 mi | The connecting rod bearings failed and the engine was rebuilt from a short block under warranty. |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Belt/Pulley |
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD
| 48000 mi US $25 |
Check engine light code PO327. Replaced knock sensor. |
| 100000 mi US $98 |
Serpentine belt, cracked, replaced before failure. |
| 43000 mi US $200 |
exhaust pipe repair |
| 12000 mi | Failed TPS |
| 15200 mi US $800 |
Crossmember and 2 engine mounts |
| 39680 mi C $204 |
Gaskets on exhaust. |
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| 46500 mi $250 |
Engine was running on just 3 pistons. Coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 109000 mi US $250 |
idler pulley bearing wore out, causing belt jumping. |
| 126000 mi US $2100 |
Rod bearing failure on the #1 and #2 cylinder; crankshaft was not able to be turned down and all bearing surfaces throughout engine were scored from the bearing failure. Engine (long block) replaced. |
| 152500 mi | Engine replaced again due to spun rod bearing. |
| 165000 mi | Engine replaced a third time due to spun rod bearing. |
| 165000 mi | Engine replaced a fourth time because they did not torque down cam bearings, cam failure due to improper installation. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 195000 mi US $120 |
Motor went and it was too costly to repair so it was junked |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 27900 mi | The catalytic converter gave warnings about readings being lower than expected. This problem occured several times, and decided to replace the cat. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| 40000 mi US $150 |
Connecting rod bearing failed for no known reason. Required a new "short block" bottom-half of the engine. Oil filter saved the cylinder head from contamination and damage. |
| 35000 mi | Check Engine Light. Vehicle traded before opportunity to diagnose. |
| 31620 mi | Rattle from under the hood at start up and initial acceleration in 1st gear-thought it was loose exhaust or heat shield-turned out to be timing chain-2 days in shop to replace-$1800-all covered by warranty |
| 42000 mi US $1000 |
heater core failed and car was undriveable due to massive coolant leaks. |
| 98000 mi US $284 |
Cross member mount attached to motor and drive train very rusty could fail at any time causing damage to drivetrain. |
| 108000 mi US $125 |
Exhaust pipe had a crack, garage welded a piece of metal over the crack. |
| 81000 mi US $276 |
Replaced accessory belt Removed rusted exhaust shields. |
| 52000 mi | Leaking Water Pump. Replaced under warranty |
| 57900 mi US $800 |
Replaced cat under warranty. |
| 66100 mi | Muffler flange connection to exhaust pipe was 90% separated. Out of warranty and quoted $1500 for new OEM exhaust. Decided to secure the connection with a coat hanger. |
| 89000 mi | Almost all exhaust hangers have rusted. Replaced with universal hangers. |
| 69000 mi US $15 |
Replaced spark plugs |
| 6200 mi | Extended cranking before starting. Computer has been reflashed once. |
| 48000 mi | Belt tensioner replaced. |
| 59100 mi US $60 |
Numerous exhaust system brackets rusted away from the exhaust pipes. Have also been getting a bad cat code about once a month. |
| 57200 mi US $404 |
Repaired exhaust system. |
| 129000 mi US $60 |
Gaskets needed to be replaced in the exhaust system. The actual exhaust pips were still in good shape. |
| 151800 mi US $300 |
Both O2 sensors replaced. The check engine light would come on repeatedly. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76260 mi C $275 |
Water Pump, o-ring for water pump, serpentine Belt replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $90 |
Driving home Christmas night, the gas icon came on, and completely stopped within one mile of that light. Called AAA, got towed home; driver said fuel line was broken. Towed to auto repair shop where line was repaired. |
| 84200 mi US $1000 |
Heater core blew at 82,000 miles. Unacceptable. I bypassed the heater with a section of hose in order to drive it to the dealer. Without the bypass, it could not have been driven. |
| 63000 mi US $15 |
Having replaced the forward 02 sensor, still had engine light. No found reason, another shop used c-foam in gas and oil to burn carbon build up, with no results. spoke to dealership and was told need to come for their inspection for problem and repair. |
2008 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD
| 204000 mi US $100 |
serpentine idler pully replacement |
| 80000 mi | at about 75,000 miles the engine blew, it was covered under warranty. |
| 88000 mi | the catalytic converter had to be replaced. The car is on its second engine with the first being replaced under warranty. Looks like the new engine is burning oil (less than 20,000 miles) and may need to be replaced again. |
| 198000 mi US $200 |
Replace both oxygen sensors |
| 220000 mi US $1143 |
Was getting check engine light for catalytic converter efficiency, luckily turned out to be downstream O2 sensor out of range. |
| 61000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust pipe failed. Hangers broke. |
| 7800 mi | Fuel pump wiring had short, so wouldn't give proper fuel level readings. |
| 119000 mi | EVAP leak engine code. Replaced fuel cap. |
| 119600 mi US $40 |
In 2012 i failed weld cause the exhaust pipe to disconnect from the muffler. A repair was made at that time. The previous repair was beginning to fail and causing exhaust to leak under the car. A permanent fix was completed in November. |
| 120000 mi | Twice in two weeks the car threw code PO420. First time, I reset the computer (it was shortly after some exhaust work). Second time I re-set the computer and filled w/ premium gas. Problem has not returned. |
| 121100 mi US $150 |
Car was running hot (observed via dashboard gauge), car was low on coolant. Problem was diagnosed as the water pump. Replaced w/ OEM pump which required several hours of work due to bolt locations. P0420 code again. Code stayed off for 2+ months before this occurrence. |
| 147000 mi US $800 |
Joint between the rear catylitic converter and muffler rusted (again). Replaced entire exhaust system |
| 74000 mi US $154 |
Engine was making ticking sound at startup, which changed to knocking sound as engine warmed up. No repair work was done - shop said engine had deep internal damage and was not worth repairing. Am planning on salvaging car. |
| 44000 mi | Installed wrong oil filter. Oil came out. Engine locked up and burnt. |
| 97960 mi C $1000 |
Catalytic converter, Air filter |
| 90000 mi US $225 |
Car wouldn't start. Made long whirring noise when attempting to start. Fuel pump failed. Replaced with used fuel pump found on ebay (~$90). |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Replaced downstream O2 sensor |
| 23000 mi | occasional extended cranking/hard start. flash update also cured a too quick shifting/hunting problem w/ automatic transmission. |
| 57040 mi C $100 |
Catalytic converter needed replacing after error code started popping up about 10 months ago. |
| 107880 mi C $1400 |
Replaced worn exhaust flange with pipe. |
| 32000 mi US $400 |
Replaced the leak detection pump, which triggered the check engine light. No Suzuki dealers around the area anymore, had no choice but to have it repaired locally. |
| 33000 mi | Check engine light still on. Dealer uncertain what is causing the fault. Parts availability low due to Suzuki's recent USA pull out. No Authorized Suzuki dealers in the area any longer. |
| 51000 mi | Leaking crankshaft seal. Replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $900 |
After tune up on 11/19/11. Returned car 11/25/11 due to coolant leaking from the bottom of the car. Mechanic found coolant leaks to the passenger side soaking the carpet, must remove the dashboard to replace the heater core. |
| 17000 mi | Hard starting/extended cranking problem. Dealership waiting to receive updated software from Suzuki, so need to bring vehicle back later. |
| 21000 mi | Hard start/extended cranking issue Tail pipe rattle, longer hanger installed |
| 50500 mi US $400 |
One coil and spark plug replaced. Master cylinder misfiring. |
| 31000 mi | Hard Cranking |
2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| 34000 mi | Reflash computer and replacement of catalytic converter |
| 133000 mi US $2300 |
Replace failed/damaged catalytic converters (2). |
| 8060 mi C $40 |
Check engine light went on approximately forty kms after routine oil change. Remote service facility flashed computer, found nothing of note in vehicle. Light did not come back on. Seems ok now. |
| 68200 mi C $1500 |
Oil pan and head gasket leak. Also a minor repair to the exhaust, needing a new clamp. I also had new front rotors installed. |
| 215200 mi US $1300 |
Gasket had to be replaced oil leaking |
| 24000 mi US $850 |
Timing chain Water pump replaced |
| 5900 mi | Check engine light came on and stayed on. The dealer was able to pull the error code and said that it was a bad O2 and Catalytic convertor. They replaced both items which so far has fixed the problem. The check engine light came on. Dealer said that the 02 sensor and catalytic converter are bad. They are replacing both under warranty. |
| 15000 mi | The check engine light came on after the 15,000 mile service was performed. Took the car to the dealer where they fixed by wiping oil from around the O2 sensor. It sounds like oil from the oil change dripped on the O2 sensor underneath. |
| 73000 mi US $12 |
Exhaust pipe rusted away at flange that meets muffler. I had to cut flanges and install a section of pipe to fix. |
| 16740 mi | engine will not start in cool weather sometimes, computer reflash, there's a service bulletin for that problem |
| 58900 mi C $850 |
Replaced the crankshaft positioning sensor. |
| 36000 mi | CEL came on briefly, then spontaneously turned off. O2 sensor was malfunctioning. Part ordered, scheduled installation 11 Nov 08. Defective O2 sensor found just prior to vehicle going over 36,000 miles; covered by warranty. |
| 38000 mi | O2 sensor replaced on 11 Nov 08. |
| 62000 mi US $721 |
Deteriorating serpentine belt (found by driver hearing odd slapping sound) led to local Pep Boys shop finding belt tensioner issue; part arrived 7 days later thru Tucson-area dealer; belt and tensioner replaced. No warranty claim made. |
| 95480 mi C $60 |
Exhuast flange at muffler rusted out |
| 97340 mi C $200 |
Exhaust, front pipe flange rusted out |
2007 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD
| 118800 mi US $484 |
Misfire on cylinder one. Replace number 1 ignition coil. |
| 30000 mi | Re-flash from hard-start TSB. |
| 19000 mi | Cat developed rattle and needed to be replaced |
| 166000 mi US $500 |
Oil leak and tune up (engine oil change, trans oil change). valve cover replaced |
| 15000 mi | A warning light came on for tire pressure. This is the second time one came on. The first was a warning light for emmissions control |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Original Catalytic conveyor failing |
| 101000 mi | Blown engine |
| 9000 mi | Metallic rattle from inside catalytic converter. Catalytic converter replaced with parts ordered by dealer. |
| 33000 mi | Water pump failed. Replaced under warranty. |
| 21000 mi | During routine oil change at dealer, oil got on one of the O2 sensors. Evidently one of the O2 sensors is near where the oil is changed. Dealer ordered and replaced 2 O2 sensors (said protocol was to replace two, not just the one). Was covered by warranty |
| 49000 mi US $124 |
Engine would not turn over. Dealer performed reprogram on ECM for extended crank time. No problems since. |
| 83140 mi C $325 |
O2 sensor |
| 89000 mi US $150 |
Engine light came on. Had some sort of 'flush' or injection fuel service done. |
| 89900 mi US $350 |
Catalytic converter |
| 111000 mi US $250 |
Replaced mass air flow sensor |
| 113400 mi US $240 |
Engine light. Code indicated failed Fuel Oxygen Sensor |
| 128000 mi US $150 |
Mass flow air sensor replacement |
| 25000 mi | CEL light came on. Was told it was an air/fuel issue. Reflash seemed to fix problem. |
| 47600 mi | replace oxygen sensor |
| 56000 mi | Pipes replaced on exhaust system. |
| 40000 mi US $400 |
Cracked motor mount Front brakes and rosters |
| 139000 mi | Started to throw engine code 0420 for upstream catalyst inefficiency and, I imagine, since the cat and manifold are 1 unit it would have hefty price tag. |
| 56000 mi US $90 |
Water pump locked up & bent the shaft. Repair is difficult due to space. Parts included new pump, t-stat, antifreeze, gaskets and o-rings. Trick is removing 4 AC pump bolts and moving it slightly out of the way instead of exhaust manifold. |
| 104000 mi US $570 |
Code P0420, Front Catalyst replaced. Engine Mount Kit replaced. 3 of the 4 mounts were damaged. Leaking oil. Valve Cover Gasket was replaced. |
| 25000 mi | Heater core busted |
| 70000 mi US $125 |
I discovered a gasket on the exhaust pipe had disintegrated. No replacement pipes availble -- needed to weld a pipe in place. |
| 36000 mi | headgasket |
| 94000 mi US $900 |
Fuel injection cleaning, cleaning of air intake manifold, 2 ignition coils replaced due to dry rot of boots |
| 110000 mi | Rattling noise. A support for a pipe had rusted through, it was replaced. |
2007 Suzuki SX4 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| 18600 mi | Knock in engine at start up. Disappears when warm. Tech.unsure of problem, called in service rep and decided a shortblock should be installed. Just waiting for shortblock to come in. In the meantime I am driving the car with no problems. |
| 18600 mi | The car was brought back to the shop went the new short block came in (1st week in Jan). The new part had a flaw and another shortblock had to be ordered. Unfortunatly the new part was on back order out of the country and my old engine was tore apart ... |
| 18600 mi | New short block installed. But had gotten tired of waiting, and traded for new SX4. |
| 74400 mi | Rattling sound since 90,000 k's got significantly worse. Suzuki Australia refuses warranty. Knocking, rod bearing failure. Internal engine bearing failure, traded car for something else. Would have cost nearly $10k AUD to repair. Will not buy Suzuki again. |
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