KnownCarProblems2008 Suzuki SX4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Suzuki SX4, most often about the air bags (73% of complaints, typically around 51,500 miles). It is the most complained-about SX4 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Suzuki SX4 problems
Air bags
74 complaints · 73%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I purchase this 2008 Suzuki sedan x4 three years ago I have been having a lot of problems with this a lot of the parts on this car have been breaking off the air bag sensor light has been coming on have taken to Suzuki several times they claim they fix it it would work okay for a little while and the light would come…
Airbag light came on and took to the dealership. The diagnostic code is b1312 - occupancy mat performance due to open in ocm. Basically there was a short in the airbag controller that is built into the passenger seat rendering all of the airbags non functional. Cost for replacement was quoted at $1500 for the part…
Electrical
12 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
Rear window wiper failure, does not work. Passenger air bag none functioning, light comes on dash indicating passenger air bag is off! Remote trunk entry failure, remote latch is not functioning and there is no key entry lock.
I was on a main road going south a man run a stop sign hit me on drivers side door my neck was broken, and back permently messed up , my daughter on passenger side it jam her hip's, the side air bags did not come out only front ones did and the one on the steering wheel shattered as it came out and the switch uner the…
Seat belts
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that when a passenger sat in the front passenger seat the air bag indicator light illuminated on the dashboard which means the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The seat belt indicator light also illuminated on the dashboard. Both lights continued…
SX4 air bags recall number: 13v405000 recall date: 09/06/2013 problem summary: 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…
Seats
6 complaints · 6%Tl contact owns a 2008 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that when a passenger sat in the front passenger seat the air bag indicator light illuminated on the dashboard which means the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The seat belt indicator light also illuminated on the dashboard. Both lights continued…
Passenger side air bag sensor indicates the module needs replaced. Cost to repair in the $1000's. Contacted Suzuki's customer service to utilize customer assistant program, they offered no help in paying for huge expense. It is my understanding that there are others Suzuki customers experiencing the same problem with…
Engine
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
2008 Suzuki SX4- took into dealership for complaint of ticking noise under the hood. After a $98 diagnostic fee they determined it needed a new engine because of bad rods due to oil starvation. After talking with service manager and dealership general manager both decided that repairs were not covered under 100,000…
After taking my SX4 into kipo motors for inspection and check for rich fuel and ticking, it passed ny emissions but I was told I needed a $2000 catalytic converter and not to worry about the slight tick. With in 6 months my engine blew up well driving to dinner with my family in the car. Flames shot out of the hood…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer.
The contact owns a 2008 SX4 crossover. The windshield wipers and the rear view mirror vibrate when driving. The windshield wipers were replaced, but the failure resurfaced. Also the front tires and the driver-side brakes have prematurely failed . The dealer cannot identify the cause of the failure. The current mileage…
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the driver side mirror was partially fractured from the vehicle. The contact believed the failure to be a safety hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: delivery.
The car doesn't start when I turn the key, if its too hot out or cold out. It takes 30 minutes of turning the key over before the car will start. I have brought it into the dealership 4 or 5 times now, and they put a downward tail pipe on it, but still hasn't fixed the problem.
The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki SX4. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the passenger side air bag light and the tire pressure warning sensor illuminated. The contact also stated that the fuel level gauge failed to provide an accurate reading of the amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2008 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the driver side mirror was partially fractured from the vehicle. The contact believed the failure to be a safety hazard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Suzuki SX4 recalls
Air bags
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: exterior
Risk: If a rear view mirror falls off the vehicle the driver will have reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Occupant classification system failure
Summary
Suzuki motor of america is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (ocs) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 suzuki grand vitara and 2007-2011 suzuki sx4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13v-405 for more details).the sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of the seat.according to suzuki, when the failure occurs, the ocs system, by design, will not suppress the frontal passenger air bag for a seated child or small-stature adult.a deploying passenger air bag can cause serious injury to such an occupant.the recall population excludes th
Questions about the 2008 Suzuki SX4
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki SX4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (74 complaints, typically around 51,500 miles); electrical (12 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles); seat belts (10 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Suzuki SX4 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 6, 2013 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Suzuki SX4?
- It is the most complained-about SX4 model year since 2000, with 101 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.