Suzuki SX4 years to avoid
More than twice the SX4's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Suzuki SX4 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Suzuki SX4 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki SX4 problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags187
- Steering32
- Electrical30
- Engine27
- Transmission21
- Seats19
- Seat belts19
- Body11
- Acceleration11
- Brakes10
- Tires8
- Visibility7
Most reported problems on the Suzuki SX4
Suzuki SX4 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 86 | 15 | Steering | 36,000 | 5 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 74 | 40 | Steering | 60,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 88 | 13 | Transmission | 50,000 | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 72 | 21 | Airbags | 30,000 | 5 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 67 | 48 | Airbags | 39,202 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 40 | 101 | Airbags | 50,000 | 3 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 53 | 73 | Airbags | 54,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2000 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Suzuki SX4
What years of the Suzuki SX4 should you avoid?
2008. It has more than twice the Suzuki SX4's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2008 alone has 101, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki SX4?
2011, 2013 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (13, 15 and 21).
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki SX4?
Airbags, with 187 complaints across all years, followed by steering (32) and electrical (30).
How many recalls does the Suzuki SX4 have?
9 recalls between 2000 and 2013. The 2013 model year has the most, with 5.
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