2010 Suzuki Sx4 problems
The Suzuki SX4 is a subcompact car and crossover produced by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 2006. A successor of the Aerio tall hatchback and sedan, the first-generation model was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front- and four-wheel drive and as a rebadged version in Europe called the Fiat Sedici.
In 2013, the second generation was launched, called Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (or Suzuki S-Cross in India)— now exclusively a subcompact crossover SUV. The first- and second-generation SX4s sold alongside one another until 2014. The SX4 sedan was replaced with the Suzuki Ciaz. The third-generation model was introduced in 2021 as a heavily modified version of the previous model and was only produced in Hungary for the European market. For the Indian market, the S-Cross was replaced by the taller Grand Vitara.
The SX4 is an abbreviation of "Sports X-over 4 Seasons". The SX4 designation was previously used by American Motors Corporation (AMC) from the 1981 through 1983 model years for a sporty liftback model in its line of all-wheel-drive AMC Eagle passenger cars. While the "S-Cross" suffix is an abbreviation of Smart Crossover.
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Common 2010 Suzuki Sx4 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2010 Suzuki SX4, several common problems have been reported:
- ESP Warning Light:
- The appearance of the ESP warning light on the dashboard is often attributed to a software fault. Updating the software can typically resolve this issue. This warning light indicates a fault in the Electronic Stability Program, which is crucial for vehicle safety and stability on the road.
- Electric Problems:
- Electrical issues have been reported in the 2010 Suzuki SX4, ranging from problems with electric mirrors to interior lights. One common issue involves a cable underneath the bonnet rubbing against the strut tower on the driver's side, leading to electrical shorts. Insulating the cable with tape or foam and checking for wire damage can help resolve these electrical problems.
- Sticking Accelerator Pedal:
- Some owners have encountered a sticking accelerator pedal in the 2010 Suzuki SX4, often caused by carbon buildup on the throttle shaft. This issue may require replacing the entire throttle body to ensure smooth operation of the accelerator pedal. Carbon buildup can affect the performance and safety of the vehicle, necessitating prompt attention and repair.
These common problems with the 2010 Suzuki SX4 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt repairs to ensure the vehicle's reliability and longevity.
Is 2010 Suzuki SX4 a good car?
Very Reliable Gas efficient car
Also, Its a very reliable car with great gas mileage. I have no issues with it in the years I have owned it, even as the miles are starting to get rather high. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 4.0.
Are Suzuki SX4 cars reliable?
Is a used Suzuki SX4 S-Cross hatchback reliable? The SX4 S-Cross placed ninth out of 25 cars in the small SUV category of our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey. Suzuki as a brand, on the other hand, ranked fifth out of 32 manufacturers, which is really impressive.
What year is the bad Suzuki SX4?
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.
How long does a Suzuki SX4 engine last?
The estimated lifespan of a Suzuki Sx4 is 146,000mi, before reaching the life expectancy upper limit. Fuel type is a major factor when looking into a vehicles lifespan/life expectancy. Don't just buy it, VehicleScore it.
2010 Suzuki Sx4 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Suzuki Sx4 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Suzuki Sx4 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2010 Suzuki Sx4 complaints
The NHTSA has received 21 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Suzuki Sx4.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-25
- VIN: JS2YA5A79A6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I NEED THE RECALL PAGE FOR THE POWER STERING , WAS IN MOTION
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2YB5A71A6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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. IN RESEARCHING THE CAUSE, I SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SUZUKI SX4 AND ITS "SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION" PROBLEM ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, REPAIRPAL, AND CNN. AT THIS POINT, THE DAMAGE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED THOUGH IT IS LIKELY TO BE $4,000-$5,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-30
- VIN: JS2YC5A25A6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V118000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-22
- VIN: JS2YC5A92A6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NEITHER UNLOCK NOR OPEN DUE TO FAULTY "DOOR LATCH", CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD AS VEHICLE EGRESS IS IMPOSSIBLE UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. SUZUKI DEALER OR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER STATES OEM REPLACEMENT PART WILL TAKE THREE MONTHS TO REPLACE ONCE IT IS ORDERED, AS IT NEEDS TO BE SHIPPED FORM SUZUKI JAPAN, WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $250 FOR PARTS & LABOR EXCLUDING TAX.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-05
- VIN: JS2YC5A25A6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V405000 (AIR BAGS) AND 11V055000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-25
- VIN: JS2YA5A99A6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT APPOX 5MPH TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIRBAG AND CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT NOR WAS THERE ANY WEIGHT ON THE SEAT. CAR HAS APPOX 33K MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I AM WAITING ON WORD FROM SUZUKI AS TO WHAT THEY WILL OR WILL NOT DO. DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT ALSO LOCKED IN PLACE ONCE RELEASED AND CANNOT BE RETRACTED.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-01
- VIN: JS2YB5A37A6
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: RECEIVED A VEHICLE RECALL NOTICE--13V405000. THAT HERE WAS A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG SEAT SWITCH. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR A SECOND LETTER, CALLED SUZUKI AND WAS GIVEN THE SAME RUN AROUND. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE. IF THIS SWITCH FAILS THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK AND SOMEONE COULD BE INJURIED.THIS IS GOING ON SIX MONTHS NOW. THE CAR IS LISTED UNDER MY WIFE'S NAME. *TR
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-16
- VIN: JS2YA5A35A6
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A THUMP. I THEN REALIZED THAT THE BATTERY LIGHT WAS ON, AND I HAD LOST POWER STEERING. THE ENGINE STARTED HEATING UP SHORTLY THERE AFTER. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I'M VERY THANKFUL I WAS CLOSE TO HOME AND NOT ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, OTHERWISE THIS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE BELT TENSIONER IN THIS VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED AS PART OF A RECALL. UPON CONSULTING THE MECHANIC, THAT WAS AGAIN THE PROBLEM. A BELT TENSION SHOULD LAST MORE THAN A COUPLE OF YEARS. THIS VEHICLE IS DRIVEN VERY LIGHTLY, MOSTLY AROUND TOWN. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE REPLACEMENT BELT TENSIONER WAS NO LESS FAULTY THAN THE ONE REPLACED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. BECAUSE MY WARRANTY HAD LAPSED, I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET, EVEN THOUGH IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-17
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2YA5A31A6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* 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. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,800.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JS2YA5A90A6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT OIL HAD LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-04
- VIN: JS2YA5A30A6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SK4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER WAS NOT REGISTERING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: JS2YC5A45A6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, SO SHE ABRUPTLY ENGAGED THE BRAKES CAUSING NJURIES TO HER BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TENSIONER HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DO THE REPAIRS AND ADVISED HER TO CONTACT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V055000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR). IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BEFORE DOING ANY REPAIRS. THE CONTACT DID NOT APPROVE THE DIAGNOSIS SINCE IT WOULD BE AT HER EXPENSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,050.
TIRES,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-27
- VIN: JS2YB5A37A6
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: I HAVE A 2010 SUZUKI SX4 AND HAVE HAD 2 FAILURES OF THE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM MONITORS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. BOTH TPSM VALVES HAVE FRACTURES/CRACKS LEADING DOWN THE THREADING OF THE VALVE ALLOWING AIR TO LEAK. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN DEC 2011 AND RESULTED IN A FLAT WHILE PARKED IN A GARAGE. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS FOUND WHEN I NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS AT 15 PSI. ONCE AGAIN THE TPSM VALVE WAS CRACKED LENGTH WISE. THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM IT APPEARS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THESE VALVES BY SCHRADER ELECTRONICS. INFO ON THE TPSM VALVE: PART NO: 43130-54J2 FCC ID: 2546A-SUZ3MA4 SCHRADER ELECTRONICS BARCODE: *09754328* AND *09754116* I'M HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING THIS ISSUE RESOLVED BY THE DEALERSHIP ON A VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY 1 YEAR 4 MONTHS OLD AND I HAVE EXTENSIVE PLATINUM WARRANTY. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. A SUDDEN FAILURE BY THE REMAINING VALVES COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH AS WAS THE CASE IN 2008 TPSM VALVE FAILURES. THIS NEEDS TO BE SERIOUSLY LOOKED INTO CLOSELY. NOTE: I HAVE HAD THE TWO FAULTY VALVES REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH RUBBER VALVES IN THE MEANTIME. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-21
- VIN: JS2YA5A30A6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: - - - THE PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR IS A POOR AND DANGEROUS DESIGN FEATURE. THERE ARE TWO (2) ROOF FRAME SUPPORTS ON EACH SIDE AT THE WINDSHIELD. ONE IS FOR THE WINDSHIELD THE OTHER IS FOR THE SMALL SIDE WINDOW AND THEY BOTH COME TOGETHER AT THE TOP, AND WHEN THEY DO THEY TAKE UP SO MUCH SPACE THAT THEY TOTALLY BLOCK THE DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD ON BOTH SIDES. ANY CAR OR PERSON IN THAT AREA BEHIND THE FRAME CAN NOT BE SEEN AT ALL. WHEN DRIVING THE DRIVER HAS TO CONSTANTLY BE MOVING THEIR UPPER BODY BACK AND FORTH TO SEE AROUND THE FRAME. WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT FOR THE FIRST WEEK DUE TO FAMILY HEALTH ISSUES THAT I HAD TO STAY AT HOME FOR. IN TWO DAYS AFTER I DID DRIVE AGAIN I ALMOST PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF AND WOULD HAVE HIT A CAR COMING AROUND A CURVE THAT COLD NOT BE SEEN BECAUSE OF THIS DANGEROUS CONSTRUCTION. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THAT SAME CLOSE CALL OVER 1 DOZEN TIMES. IT IS SUCH A PROBLEM THAT I HARDLY EVER DRIVE THE CAR MORE THAN I HAVE TO GO TO A STORE FOR FOOD. THE CAR IS OVER 1-1/2 YEARS OLD AND I HAVE LESS THAN 2,500 MILES ON IT TO CLOSE LOCAL STORES AND FAMILY DOCTORS. - - THIS CAR IS SO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THAT IT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO BE SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY AND SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD. SOONER OR LATER IT IS GOING TO KILL PEOPLE. I HAVE ALREADY SEEN SOME IN USED CAR LOTS. IT LOOKS LIKE OWNERS ARE ALREADY GETTING RID OF THEM. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-10
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I HAVE A 2010 SUZUKI SX4 AND IT'S 4 TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS HAVE CORRODED AND SPLIT ON THE STEM. LEADING TO LEAKS AND LOW PRESSURE. MY WIFE WAS GOING TO WORK AND WENT T A TIRE DEALER TO SEE WHAT THE LOW PRESSURE WARNING WAS ABOUT AND THEY FOUND THE CRACKED STEM AND REPLACED IT BECAUSE IT WAS UNKNOWN HOW LONG IT WOULD LAST. THE DEALER SAYS THAT ALL WARRANTY WORK HAS TO BE DONE BY A DEALER AND HAS GIVEN ME SOME PROBLEMS. THIS I FEEL IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND A POOR PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION THAT COULD LEAD TO DANGEROUS CONDITIONS WHILE ON THE ROAD. *KB
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-05
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: STOPPED AT FOUR WAY INTERSECTION, TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN VEHICLE BESIDE ME IN RIGHT LANE TAKES OFF, I TAKE OFF CROSSING INTERSECTION A VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT FAILS TO STOP AT RED LIGHT, HITS ME ON LEFT FRONT CORNER ON CAR (DRIVER SIDE) PUSHES ME, MAKING MY CAR SPIN, WHERE MY LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL HITS THE CAR IN QUESTION, THEN HE PROCEEDS TO PUSH ME TWO LANES OVER TO RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. ESTIMATED SPEED OF THE OTHER DRIVER WAS 40 TO 45 GIVE OR TAKE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-01
- VIN: JS2YB5A75A6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD; THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FLOOR MATS; THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,500.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-14
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MATS WERE INTERFERING WITH THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AS SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-29
- VIN: JS2YC5A4XA6
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER AND SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN AN HOUR OR HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HER TO SEND IN A WRITTEN COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,400.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-13
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2YC5A2XA6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE COLLISION WAS WITH A PICKUP TRUCK TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY DAUGHTERS CAR WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH. NO AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTERS HEAD HIT AND SHATTERED THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CAUSING SEVERAL CUTS, BRUISES AND REQUIRING STITCHES ABOVE HER LEFT EYE AND NECK. THE CAR HAS BEEN DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. * THE IMPACT LOCATION ON THE SX4 IS THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE HALF OF HOOD AREA EXTENDING TO THE FRONT FENDER AREA (CORNER OF FRONT). THE CAR WAS SPUN AROUND FROM THE IMPACT. * THE CAR COMES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS, SEAT MOUNTED DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS AND 1ST AND 2ND ROW SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS. NON DEPLOYED DURING ACCIDENT. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-20
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS2YC5A24A6
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 SUSUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN CRASHING INTO A WALL AND A THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND PASSANGER SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 329. GG
2010 Suzuki Sx4 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2010 Suzuki Sx4.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.
- Consequence: If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS
- 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.
- Consequence: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
- 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. 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Summary: SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRING BREAKS, THE DRIVE BELT WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND CAN SLIP, CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. OR THE DRIVE BELT COULD COME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INCREASE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATION TO RISE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, OR CAN CAUSE THE CHARGING LIGHT TO COME ON, WHICH CAN LEAD TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
- Consequence: IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- 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.
- Consequence: IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- 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 WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- 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.
- Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- 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 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.
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Positive 2010 Suzuki Sx4 car reviews
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I bought my car used in November 2011 with 21,400 miles and have had zero problems in the six thousand miles since then. I have only had to change fluids and rotate tires. I traded in my 4-cylinder Ford Ranger for the SX4 and was pleased to find that the gas mileage for both vehicles is the same: 27 city/30 highway. However, the SX4 has AWD, which was a primary reason for my purchase. It supposedly carries the lowest MSRP of any AWD vehicle sold in the U.S. Although I have owned the SX4 for six months, nothing on it appears cheap. The glowing consumer reviews on Edmunds sealed the deal (thanks Edmunds' readers). It is a tall vehicle, which probably explains the high wind noise that becomes annoying at speeds greater than 80mph. Also, the engine needs a...
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Had this car for three months and I can't wait for the winter months to see how it handles in the snow! It's a great, fun-to-drive little vehicle. It's very sturdy and you sit up high in it. There's lots of space and plenty of room for passengers. It's a VERY handsome vehicle.
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This is my third Suzuki sedan (Esteem, Aerio, now SX4). It's essentially an Aerio with all the necessary refinements, including a shorter stick throw, stronger brakes (ABS), variable intermittent wipers, improved cornering stability, quieter all around, smoother engine, improved front bumper clearance, improved gas mileage (I'm getting 31.5 mpg all around with gentle driving), stronger AC, and paint that seems to hold the turtle wax better. The gearing is shorter, so expect frequent upshifting, but it's much stronger at lower RPMs, so there's less frequent downshifting on inclines. It has excellent road manners, even at speeds as high as 75 mph. I've had no problems after 6 months and 3800 miles.
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This car has been an absolute joy to drive on a daily basis. Despite being a naturally aspirated four-cylinder, it boasts an impressive amount of low-end torque, and the manual six-speed transmission uses that power to great effect. It easily keeps pace with more powerful engines, and the 150 horsepower is more than enough. In terms of handling, it outperforms all of the other comparable vehicles I considered, and it feels incredibly solid and safe. While the option of a sunroof and leather would have been nice, I had those installed myself, so I couldn't ask for more! Additionally, the styling is top-notch, designed in Italy, and it receives a lot of compliments.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I completely understand your frustration with the gas tank size. It can be a bit of a hassle having to fill up every 230 miles. However, I'm glad to hear that overall you've had a great experience with your car. It's always a relief when things are covered under warranty, isn't it? Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!
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Judah West 2024-10-14
I purchased this car brand new in 2009. Over the years, I had to replace the transmission, a/c compressor, water pump, and even the engine. Unfortunately, the car also had poor gas mileage and wore out tires and brakes faster than expected, making it quite expensive to maintain. However, I am grateful that it was affordable to purchase when it was new. If given the choice, I would not buy this car again.
Geovanni King 2024-09-20
I recently purchased a 2009 SX4 Crossover Tech Package on November 16, 2009. Although the tag indicates a fuel economy of 21/28, I have noticed that in the past week, the mileage has decreased to 16 mpg locally and only 20 mpg on the highway. While I had hoped for better fuel efficiency, I must say that the car is otherwise great. If you are in the market for a fuel-efficient car, I would suggest considering other options. Additionally, I have found that the cloth seat cover seems a bit thin.
Deshawn Johns 2024-06-13
I purchased this car brand new and unfortunately experienced several issues. The brake pads required replacement every three months and the tires had a lifespan of only 9,000 miles. Despite contacting Suzuki for assistance, my concerns were not adequately addressed. Based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend this car. Thank you for your understanding.
Foster Hegmann 2024-06-02
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It sounds like this car may not have been the best fit for your needs, especially with a baby on the way. While it may not have all the creature comforts you were hoping for, it's great to hear that the AWD is capable in nasty weather. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope you find a car that better suits your needs!
Evert Carter 2024-05-29
It's great to hear that you've only had to do regular maintenance on your vehicle and that there have been no unexpected surprises. The tires have been replaced and you've been keeping up with regular oil changes at 7000 miles. You also had an AT service at around 36000. With 25.2 MPG over the 48000 miles, it sounds like your vehicle is running smoothly!