Sx4 (2008)
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Sx4, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2008 Suzuki Sx4
On a used 2008 Suzuki Sx4, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the airbags and driver-assist systems (74), the seats, seat belts and interior (15) and the electrical system (12). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints on the 2008 Suzuki Sx4 about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on the 2008 Suzuki Sx4 about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2008 Suzuki Sx4 about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on the 2008 Suzuki Sx4 about the engine.
Recalls (3)
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.
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4 complaints?
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the interior and the electrical system.
Is the 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4 have?
NHTSA has 100 owner complaints on file for the 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2008-2008 Suzuki Sx4 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Suzuki Sx4?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the interior and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Sx4?
The 2008 Suzuki Sx4 received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Optional. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 100 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.