2007 Suzuki SX4: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
73 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
54,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 61 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 43 of 73 complaints (58.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 5.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 2.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
Air Bags: 43; Air Bags:Frontal: 7; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 7; Seat Belts: 4; Seats: 4; Electrical System: 3; Steering: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 24 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 24; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (24). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2007: 6; 2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2010: 7; 2011: 18; 2012: 12; 2013: 5; 2014: 10; 2015: 1; 2017: 4; 2018: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10178750 · 2007-01-15 (January 15, 2007)
1) NORMAL DRIVING WITH SEATED ADULT PASSENGER 2) PASS AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CAME ON. NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN OCTOBER 7 2006 AND CONTINUING UNTIL YESTERDAY ( JANUARY 14, 2007). 2A) CONTRAST TO POOR TO SEE ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT IN SUNLIGHT. 3) NOTHING AFTER THREE TRIPS TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND SEVERAL OTHER REQUESTS FOR THE DEALER AND AMERICAN SUZUKI TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 690 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178750 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10181546 · 2007-02-04 (February 4, 2007)
PURCHASED VEHICLE 11/24/06 NOT 1 WEEK OLD AND TPMS LIGHT ON 12/6/06 THEY RESET IT ON 12/11/06 LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN PER SERVICE TECH WHEEL SENSOR NOT COMMUNICATING THEREFORE REPLACED SENSOR, HOOKED UP TO SCANNER AND CLEARED CODES ROAD TESTED OK, 12/13/06 LIGHT WENT ON AGAIN PER SERVICE TECH THEY SPOKE WITH SUZUKI TECH LINE AND THE COMPUTER DID NOT REGISTER THE SENSORS, REGISTERED THE SENSORS CALIBRATED THEM AS WELL AND ROAD TESTED SO FAR SO GOOD. 2ND PROBLEM, ON 2/1/07 MY ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON THEY REPROGRAMMED ECM FOR THIS CODE AS PER TBS TS011…
Owner-reported narrative. 448 miles reported. Look up ODI 10181546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186516 · 2007-03-29 (March 29, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4 ,AND STATED THAT WHEN SHE PULLED OPEN THE DOOR IT ALMOST KNOCKED HER OUT COLD, THE TOP POINT OF THE DOOR DUG INTO HER FOREHEAD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400 MILES, THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,800 .*AK UPDATE 4/23/07*TR
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186516 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200123 · 2007-08-20 (August 20, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS OFF. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE REMAINS. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKES EXTEND TO THE FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO STOP. THIS FAILURE OCCURS AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15.
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200217 · 2007-08-20 (August 20, 2007)
MY SUZUKI SX4 IS NOW 4 MONTHS AND 2500 MILES OLD. THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BY PLACING A 240LB TECHNICIAN IN THE PARKED CAR. THE DEALER ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS OCCURS ON MANY SUZUKI VEHICLES. A CALL TO SUZUKI AMERICA RESULTED IN NO ACTION, SIMPLY BEING TOLD THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGNED. SOUNDS TO ME LIKE IT IS DESIGNED TO KILL SOMEONE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10200217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10206368 · 2007-10-19 (October 19, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ACTIVATED SPORADICALLY WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED IN THE SEAT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THEY STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SENSOR AIR BAG WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,800.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10206368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10224382 · 2008-04-14 (April 14, 2008)
THE PAINT ON THIS CARE IS OF VERY POOR QUALITY AND CHIPS DOWN TO THE BARE METAL QUITE EASILY CAUSING RAPID OXIDATION TO THE EXPOSED AREAS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10224382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10235844 · 2008-07-26 (July 26, 2008)
CONDENSATION IS BUILDING UP INSIDE THE AC UNIT THAT IS LOCATED BEHIND THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR. WHEN THE A/C IS OPERATING, IT DRIPS AND WHEN IT IS BEING DRIVEN, IT FLOWS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER, WHICH CONTINUES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10235844 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
10V513000 · Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
Reported: 2010-10-19 (October 19, 2010)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V405000 · Air Bags
Reported: 2013-09-06 (September 6, 2013)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗