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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
15 serious complaints of 15, the most about steering (4) and power train (4); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“Transmition-on 4/3/2017 monday - the vehicle would jump from 1500rpms to 4000rpms at 40 mph. Also was losing gas mileage. I brought to dealer that I bought from and they said would have to charge me for a diagnostic test and changed my transmission fluid for a cost of $252.13. By wednesday it could barely run.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Apr 2017
15 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–28 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
38 serious complaints of 40, the most about steering (16) and air bags (14); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 suzuki sx4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v587000 (steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Dec 2019
“The passenger side seat sensor has failed to register a passenger and communicate with the computer. This will cause the airbags to not deploy and can seriously injure the passenger. Suzuki was notified and refuses to repair the issue. Instead they want over $2000 for a new seat.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jun 2017
40 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–28 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual
8 serious complaints of 13, the most about power train (4) and air bags (3); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE13021: occupant classification system failure.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 20 mph and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred every day for the past three weeks.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Sep 2018
“The contact owns a 2011 suzuki sx4. While operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Feb 2015
13 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–28 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual
18 serious complaints of 21, the most about air bags (7) and speed control (4); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE13021: occupant classification system failure.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph in rainy weather, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. A police report was filed.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Nov 2013
“After coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, I slowly turned the corner to pull into a parking lot when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high speed on the city street. I was unable to stop the vehicle before hitting a parked car. The air bags deployed - minor injuries were sustained and the car was extensively damaged.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the speed control, Aug 2018
21 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 25–28 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | — | 4 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 15 | Steering (4) | — |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 40 | Steering (16) | — |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 13 | Power train (4) | — |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl manual available | AWD, FWD | 25–28 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 21 | Air bags (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trim-by-trim features for Suzuki aren't in our data yet: so far we have them for BMW, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, and more brands are on the way.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Suzuki Sx4 5 HB AWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Suzuki Sx4 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Suzuki Sx4 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Suzuki Sx4 5 HB AWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 15 |
| 2013 | Suzuki Sx4 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 15 |
| 2013 | Suzuki Sx4 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 15 |
| 2012 | Suzuki Sx4 5 HB AWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 40 |
| 2012 | Suzuki Sx4 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 40 |
| 2012 | Suzuki Sx4 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 3 | 40 |
| 2011 | Suzuki SX4 SW AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 13 |
| 2011 | Suzuki SX4 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 13 |
| 2011 | Suzuki SX4 SW FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 13 |
| 2010 | Suzuki SX-4 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 21 |
| 2010 | Suzuki SX-4 4-DR Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SX4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2013 | SX4 AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2013 | SX4 Sedan | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–28 |
| 2013 | SX4 Sport | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–26 |
| 2012 | SX4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2012 | SX4 AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2012 | SX4 Sedan | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–28 |
| 2012 | SX4 Sport | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–26 |
| 2011 | SX4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2011 | SX4 AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2011 | SX4 Sedan | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–28 |
| 2011 | SX4 Sport/Anniversary Edition | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–26 |
| 2010 | SX4 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25–26 |
| 2010 | SX4 AWD | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
25 |
| 2010 | SX4 Sedan | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26–28 |
| 2010 | SX4 Sport | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L |
26 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.