2010 Suzuki SX4: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 21 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki sx4. After placing the vehicle in park and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact stopped the vehicle, but was unable to shift the vehicle into any other gear. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist because the vehicle had already been serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v118000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2017
“After coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, I slowly turned the corner to pull into a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed on the city street. I was unable to stop the vehicle before hitting a parked car. The air bags deployed - minor injuries were sustained and the car was extensively damaged. In researching the cause, I see similar complaints about the suzuki sx4 and its "sudden unintended acceleration" problem on the NHTSA website, repairpal, and cnn. At this point, the damage has not been repaired though it is likely to be $4,000-$5,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2017
“Front right passenger door will neither unlock nor open due to faulty "door latch", creating a safety hazard as vehicle egress is impossible under emergency conditions. Suzuki dealer or authorized service center states oem replacement part will take three months to replace once it is ordered, as it needs to be shipped form suzuki japan, with an estimated cost of $250 for parts & labor excluding tax.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2016
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“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 suzuki sx4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v405000 (air bags) and 11v055000 (electrical system). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
“While driving at appox 5mph turning into a parking lot the passenger side seat airbag and curtain airbag deployed. There was no one sitting in the passenger seat nor was there any weight on the seat. Car has appox 33k miles on it and has never been in an accident. I am waiting on word from suzuki as to what they will or will not do. Driver side seatbelt also locked in place once released and cannot be retracted.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 54,800.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2013
“Received a vehicle recall notice--13v405000. That here was a defective air bag seat switch. I called the dealer and was told to wait for a second letter, called suzuki and was given the same run around. How long does it take. If this switch fails the air bag will not work and someone could be injuried.this is going on six months now. The car is listed under my wife's name. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki sx4. The contact stated the while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started to shake and smoke from the engine. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer stated that oil had leaked onto the engine. The failure mileage was 30,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki sk4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and the fuel level gauge failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the computer was not registering to the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 44,000. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2013
“I have a 2010 suzuki sx4 and it's 4 tire pressure sensors have corroded and split on the stem. Leading to leaks and low pressure. My wife was going to work and went t a tire dealer to see what the low pressure warning was about and they found the cracked stem and replaced it because it was unknown how long it would last. The dealer says that all warranty work has to be done by a dealer and has given me some problems. This I feel is a safety issue and a poor product construction that could lead to dangerous conditions while on the road. *kb”Owner report · Tires · Mar 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 8 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
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.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BASE SCREWS ON BOTH OUTER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRING BREAKS, THE DRIVE BELT WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND CAN SLIP, CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. OR THE DRIVE BELT COULD COME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INCREASE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATION TO RISE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, OR CAN CAUSE THE CHARGING LIGHT TO COME ON, WHICH CAN LEAD TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
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.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2010 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2010 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Suzuki SX4. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2010 Suzuki SX4 have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.