2009 Suzuki SX4

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2009 Suzuki SX4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:03:38.156Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2009: 48 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2000	1
2007	73
2008	101
2009	48
2010	21
2011	13
2012	40
2013	15

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 56%

56% of complaints: air bags — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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FIRST ISSUE IS THE AIRBAGS - DRIVER SIDE CENSOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN 2010.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181129

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

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FIRST ISSUE IS THE AIRBAGS - DRIVER SIDE CENSOR LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN 2010.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181129

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE AIR BAG AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100924 — equipment

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.

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 SEP

Campaign 10V392000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101105 — visibility

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 TH

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 WEBSIT

Campaign 10V513000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130614 — PE (closed 20130930)

Occupant Classification System Failure

R 20140523 — air bags

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles.

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.

Campaign 13V405000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Suzuki SX4 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for air bags issues (27 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 10V392000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 10V513000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 13V405000 (air bags) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2009 Suzuki SX4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki SX4?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki SX4 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.