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2009 Suzuki SX4 repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2009 Suzuki SX4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 106 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Suzuki SX4
Engine not specified
| Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States May 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201212000 miUS $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
| Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201324800 miC $50 | replaced serpentine belt | ||
| Nov 201543060 miC $400 | replaced both rear calipers, because of bad pistons. | ||
| Mar 201750220 miC $500 | replace both rear shocks | ||
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Sedan
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Suzuki SX4 in Louisiana, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011 | Radio would quit working and the docking station for the gps broke. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Puerto Rico Jan 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201660000 mi | Drive shaft end was bad. Clunking noise turning towards the left. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Dec 201029760 mi | Passenger air bag light remained on. Computer re-flash was completed and problem was solved. | ||
| Apr 201375640 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
| Suzuki SX4 in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2009 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Aug 20093000 mi | Car was delivered new with a small cut in the rubber trim piece above the driver's window. Dealer ordered the part when I pointed it out to them and replaced the piece on warranty. Cut appears to have been done at the factory. | ||
| Sep 201019000 mi | Airbag system warning light. Dealer said it was a problem with the passenger seat occupant sensing system. They reflashed the computer that runs the airbags with updated software, problem has not recurred, yet. So far, so good. | ||
| Jan 201128000 mi | Steering is making groaning/grinding sounds only during cold (winter cold) starts. Goes away as soon as things warm up. Dealer could not duplicate. I will monitor. Will also try changing fluid to top notch synthetic fluid. Wheel lug nuts are getting very corroded. Plating is almost gone, nuts are getting rusty. Appears to be defective plating. Dealer agrees, has ordered complete set of lug nuts on warranty. | ||
| Mar 201133000 mi | This visit installed new lugnuts (to replace corroded lug nuts on car) ordered during previous visit. Power steering continues to make briefly make moaning sounds following a totally cold (sub freezing) start up. I did replace pwr strg fluid with synthetic as dealer suggested, it helped a lot but it still groans a bit. Had them check it. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201020000 mi | Loose passenger side mirror, it was tightened at the dealership | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Vermont, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 2017174000 miUS $600 | Bearing | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201456400 miUS $100 | 2 of original tire pressure sensing valves were leaking. Replaced with regular valves due to the cost. Tire pressure warning light now is on most of the time (mechanic warned me that would happen with regular valves). | ||
| Oct 201567000 mi | Driveshaft cracked, seals leaking | ||
| Feb 201669700 miUS $200 | Faulty O2 sensor causing check engine light to come on. Would not pass NYS emissions inspection. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Aug 201466400 mi | AM band not functioning on radio. Dealer reports that the radio needs to be sent in for repair. I decided to Hold off on repair and will consider replacing the stereo. | ||
| Oct 201578300 mi | Gas odor when idling | ||
| Aug 201688600 miUS $400 | Replaced catalytic converter, upper and lower O2 sensors. | ||
| Sep 201690000 miUS $100 | Fuel smell while idling. Dealer replaced fuel injecttor seals. AM on stereo not working. | ||
| Oct 201690800 miUS $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! | ||
| Mar 2018113000 miUS $1500 | Slave cylinder that operates clutch failed and was leaking. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 20109000 mi | GPS produced feedback whenever audio was output to vehicles speakers. The included navigation, traffic alerts as well as Bluetooth mobile phone use. Problem was frayed cord that connects the GPS cradle for power and radio interface. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201112000 mi | Plastic door sill loose, replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201221000 mi | Fuel pump failure | ||
| Sep 201649000 miUS $150 | Front CV boot cracked. Cheaper to replace entire axle with aftermarket unit than labor and boots only at dealer. | ||
| Oct 201649500 miUS $65 | Oil pan nut threads stripped | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Texas, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201556300 mi | Dealer rebuilt engine. | ||
| Nov 201557000 miUS $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. Both rear tie rod ends need to be replaced, will go to my own mechanic and price. | ||
| Jan 201765000 miUS $400 | THIS CAR IS A LEMON | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New Jersey, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201235800 mi | The connecting rod bearings failed and the engine was rebuilt from a short block under warranty. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Nevada, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 20106600 mi | Airbag warning light stayed on on dash | ||
| Apr 201011000 mi | Left front strut shaft snapped | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Feb 201221700 mi | While turning at low speed, clicking sound when cold "-15C" from left front wheel area. Sound gone after about 3 minutes | ||
| Nov 201229640 miC $59 | Air Bag light on Dealer said computer needed update | ||
| Jun 201444020 miC $150 | Replaced Right rear wheel bearing .... loose & noisy. Replaced brake pads | ||
| Mar 201663860 miC $70 | Left rear wheel bearing noise | ||
| Apr 201665100 miC $70 | Replaced Right Rear wheel/hub bearing assy | ||
| Jun 201666340 miC $240 | Both front wiper arms corroded. Replaced both | ||
| Jul 201778740 miC $300 | Replaced all 4 rotors and brakes Rotor rusted out prematurely......non OEM parts | ||
| Sep 201887420 miC $413 | Rear u-joint on driveshaft rusted and worn out Front u-joint "ratchety" doesn't move smoothly Removed driveshaft and sent to shop to have both joints replaced. Driveshaft was cleaned, painted and suppose to be balanced at same time. | ||
| Nov 201888660 miC $80 | Noisy bearing on right rear wheel. Replaced wheel bearing assy | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $50 | I believe the alternator was squeeking when I took it in, but they could not find the issue. | ||
| Nov 201454000 miUS $40 | Lights and rear windshield washer replaced | ||
| Sep 201674000 miUS $900 | Head lights died again | ||
| Apr 201777000 miUS $100 | Belt/Pulley | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 201215000 mi | Nav unit (Garmin) needed to be repaired. Mounting cradle was also replaced | ||
| Dec 201630000 miUS $53 | Exhaust leak at flange by muffler. Took to local muffler shop new flange welded in. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Maryland, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201030000 mi | firmware update to get rid of airbag light | ||
| Jun 201143000 mi | catalytic converter | ||
| Sep 201475000 mi | Replaced engine due to failure | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Michigan, United States May 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201180000 mi | iawd and awd lock indicator lights came on at same time. Shop found that the car was locked in awd all the time (would not go into fwd). Traced to 4wd control module on this trip. Part ordered. awd control module was replaced under warranty. Worked for one week. After 1 week problem returned. Dealer traced problem to wire (broken) going into coupler. Coupler replaced - not covered by warranty, covered by insurance. | ||
| Dec 2012156000 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. | ||
| Jan 2013160000 mi | Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Indicator light still comes on occasionally. | ||
| May 2014210000 miUS $400 | Noise and vibration from wheel bearing. Replaced left front wheel bearing. | ||
| Nov 2014232000 miUS $500 | Front u-joint seized and rear was sticky on driveshaft - removed at 211,000 mi in June and drove through summer without all-wheel drive. Replaced with new driveshaft in November at 230,000 mi. | ||
| Mar 2015 | The MAS air flow sensor problem never went away and the light still occasionally came on when I got rid of the car. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201252700 mi | Rear wheel bearing failed, wheel was squeaking & was repaired under warranty | ||
| Dec 201255180 mi | catalytic converter replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201474400 miC $250 | needed a new starter, would have needed a tow but a push-start got me home & to the shop | ||
| Nov 201596720 miC $1100 | engine overheated due to leak in cooling system, overheated motor warped head, so to fix head was shaved & new gaskets installed | ||
| Feb 2016100600 miC $250 | grinding from rear hub assembly worn out | ||
| May 2016104600 miC $400 | driver's side rear wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Sep 2016110360 mi | rear u joints seized, very difficult/expensive to repair as this is non-serviceable part! rear u-joint is press-fit so entire drive train was sent out for re-fit. New one is serviceable $750 job | ||
| Nov 2016113560 miC $350 | car made clikcing sound when going over bumps in road, outer left side tie rod replaced | ||
| Dec 2016112840 miC $600 | belt was seizing on ac, required replacement and new belt | ||
| May 2017124000 miC $200 | clutch was very stiff, clutch linkages were bent, shop re-inforced linkages and re=installed | ||
| Aug 2020146 miC $250 | inner and outer tie rods needed replacing worn out | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201019800 mi | Air bag light came on. Dealer reflashed the computer and problem has dissappeared. | ||
| Sep 201030000 miUS $13 | The drain plug on the transmission loosened up and was leaking fluid. Dealer charger me 12.70. They should have done it for free. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 201450500 mi | Verified clicking noise as CV joint | ||
| Sep 201452000 mi | AC failed to cool | ||
| Dec 201453000 mi | AC never fixed | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in California, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 2010 | Passenger side seat airbag weight sensor | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Mar 2009150 mi | Blemish on bumper replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201022000 miUS $40 | Radio not working correctly when very cold outside. | ||
| Jan 201111000 mi | Radio replaced. | ||
| Oct 201134500 mi | AC Clutch bearing failure. AC Clutch was replaced. AC Clutch bearing failure. AC Clutch was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201690000 miUS $1100 | alternator completely frozen | ||
| Jul 2018115000 miUS $700 | 4 rotors pads and rear calipers | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Vermont, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20095000 mi | Airbag light kept coming on. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201391300 mi | serpentine belt worn out. driver front fog light out | ||
| Aug 2014117000 mi | replace front headlight | ||
| Jun 2016164000 miUS $1900 | air conditioner condenser failed | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Missouri, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201218300 mi | air bag light came on - Dealer flashed a fix to the computer driver side mirror became loose. | ||
| May 201323900 miUS $25 | TPMS light was on (fixed for a few miles, back on). | ||
| Jul 201530000 miUS $450 | Replaced abs sensor | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2009 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Sep 20093100 mi | Manual Transmission, not smooth when up-shift from time to time. | ||
| Aug 201123560 mi | Airbag light come on since ~Feb 2011, check and repaired at no cost...common known problem. Right rear view mirror came loose, repaired at no cost...per safety recall. Shifter stick noisy at sometimes. Stick was lubed at no cost. | ||
| Jan 201974400 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. | ||
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD
| Suzuki SX4 in Colorado, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Feb 20108000 mi | passanger seat sensor for airbag was seeing the wifes purse sitting on the seat and caused the airbags to fault and disable themselves. a new revision of the software was loaded and has solved the issue of sensing small items on the seat. | ||
| Dec 201012000 mi | Loose wheel bearing, defect from original build. Failed TPS | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201515200 miUS $800 | Crossmember and 2 engine mounts | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Massachusetts, United States May 2016 - May 2016 | |||
| May 201665000 miUS $833 | Alternator | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 201329760 mi | Drive shaft. | ||
| Mar 201539680 miC $204 | Gaskets on exhaust. | ||
| Jun 201541540 mi | two inside tie-rods replaced and a wheel alignment done. | ||
| Oct 201543180 miC $432 | Noise in front end when making quick turns like parking. | ||
| Jun 201648980 miC $2252 | Leak in axle. | ||
| Oct 201650000 miC $700 | Had alternator replaced. | ||
| Oct 201757660 miC $800 | Lower control arms were replaced because of a noise in the front. The replacement did not fix the noise. So it was a mistake having them done. Found out later it was in my brakes. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201110500 miUS $60 | noise coming from steering column area, part ordered. have to go back to get part replaced. covered under warranty. AM radio stopped working on stereo about a month ago. new stereo ordered. will be replaced under warranty. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201030000 mi | loose mirror | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Iowa, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201013000 mi | gps cradle replaced, spring broke | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Alaska, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| May 201120300 mi | Alternator bearings found to be defective after reporting chirping noise. Alternator replaced under warranty. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 201270000 miUS $100 | SRS light on. Passenger seat caused SRS light to to on. Software upgrade reset the light. | ||
| Jan 201759700 mi | stuck lug nut. had to "drill" lug nut out. suspect corrosion. | ||
| Apr 2017163000 mi | Airbag light stayed on. Determined They the use if scan tool that the passenger seat side airbag connector located under the front passenger seat had become disconnected. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Missouri, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Jun 201120000 mi | Wiring harness rubbing in two spots on drivers side fender, behind battery. Some insulation worn away but wires not exposed. Fix: wrapped in foam tape and secured with tywraps. | ||
| Jan 201230500 mi | Front seat passenger air bag light intermittent with passenger or items in front seat, dealership said loose connection, fixed it no charge. Front seat passenger air bag light intermittent with passenger or items in front seat, dealership said loose connection, fixed it no charge. Grinding noise front end, esp when turning right, diagnosis rotors and pads metal to metal. | ||
| Mar 201348000 miUS $25 | Check engine light code PO327. Replaced knock sensor. | ||
| Oct 201358500 mi | Leaky rear axle seal. | ||
| Jun 201579000 miUS $350 | Replaced tie rod ends. | ||
| Jun 201796000 miUS $300 | Remove and replace two leaking rear axle seals, out of warranty. | ||
| Apr 2018100000 miUS $98 | Serpentine belt, cracked, replaced before failure. | ||
| Jun 2018100000 miUS $120 | A/C not cooling adequately. | ||
| Sep 2018100000 miUS $350 | Right ball joint and control arm worn out. | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Kansas, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 20119300 mi | Airbag light came on about 2 weeks ago. Called for appt and got in the same day. Computer was reprogrammed and problem is solved at this point. | ||
| Jan 202243000 miUS $200 | exhaust pipe repair | ||
| Suzuki SX4 in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jan 201119000 mi | Seat Belt light was on and stayed on for many starts. Dealer no longer close by had to drive 300 miles round trip to get repair. Was fixed fast. | ||
2009 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual 4WD
| Suzuki SX4 in Romania Jul 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202246500 mi$250 | Engine was running on just 3 pistons. Coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. | ||
2009 Suzuki SX4 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Suzuki SX4 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Dec 2014105400 miC $59 | The two light bulbs of the headlights had to be replace.One was worn out a week (i didn't notice)prior to the next one. | ||
2008.5 Suzuki SX4 4dr Hatch
107-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Suzuki SX4 in Singapore May 2011 - Jul 2011 |
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