The 1st generation SX4 (2007—2013) has 23 owner complaints, mostly about airbags & seat belts problems. Overall it ranks 7th in reliability out of 14 eligible Suzuki generations.
Reliability rankings are based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average score for a Suzuki generation is 1.80, while this generation comes in at 1.2.
Suzuki's continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are running hot and entering temperature protection control, a fail-safe mode that slows the vehicle's speed and ability to accelerate.
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
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Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 14 eligible generations.
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Suzuki says pressure in the power steering pumps can increase in cold weather conditions and cause the pumps to fail. The automaker received a report from Canada in April 2016 about a power steering pump that failed when the steering wheel was turned at low speed.
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Suzuki says stress cracks caused by heat can start in unsoldered areas [of the modules] and cause electrical issues. This can cause the solenoids that control hydraulic pressure of the transmission fluid to increase in pressure, causing a rise in transmission fluid temperatires.
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The pumps have multiple problems that can eventually lead to their failure. They don't have enough clearance from the surrounding pump body. They don't do well when parked in cold weather. And they really hate when you accelerate with the steering wheel turned all the way to the left or right.…
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