2007 Suzuki SX4
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2007 Suzuki SX4. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
73 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while in reverse and backing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive over a curb and crash into a fence. The contact indicated that while pressing the brake pedal the…
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while in reverse and backing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive over a curb and crash into a fence. The contact indicated that while pressing the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated. During the incident, no injuries were reported. No police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
- Air bags · Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification · Seats
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test located failure code: dtcb1312. The mechanic stated that the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not called. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
- Engine · Suspension · Wheels
Have to replacement catalytic converters twice over 10 years owner this car.
- Tires
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4 equipped with nexen n5000 tires, size: p225/40r18. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire experienced a loss of air. When air was placed into the tire, the rear passenger tire experienced the same failure. Due to the tire failures, the vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4 equipped with nexen n5000 tires, size: p225/40r18. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire experienced a loss of air. When air was placed into the tire, the rear passenger tire experienced the same failure. Due to the tire failures, the vehicle experienced independent veering. The vehicle was taken to roberts tire shop where it was diagnosed that there were no leaks in the tires. The vehicle was also taken to an unknown mechanic where it received an alignment; however, the vehicle swayed. The failure was not corrected. The vin, dot number, tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they could not provide a solution. The contact called the manufacturer to notify them of the failure and was waiting for a response to determine their solution to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently turned while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the approximate failure mileage was 128,000. updated 06/21/17*lj the steering wheel also turns in the opposite direction. Than the one the conatct IS turnin. *As
- Steering · Unknown or other
Vehicle not stationary in motion on street highway when turning. Rearview mirror keeps falling off.
- Air bags
I spoke with the suzuki recall resolution team (1-855-815-8359) concerning their recall notice due to problems with the front passenger sensing system sensor mat built into the front passenger seat bottom cushion. the nearest approved location for this repair IS 91 miles from my home in reno, at…
I spoke with the suzuki recall resolution team (1-855-815-8359) concerning their recall notice due to problems with the front passenger sensing system sensor mat built into the front passenger seat bottom cushion. the nearest approved location for this repair IS 91 miles from my home in reno, at people's folsom lake suzuki, folson ca 95630. I requested that the repair be made in the reno area or that I be reimbursed for mileage (irs rate $0.575/mile) and time (estimated at 6 hours at my billable rate.) I was told that I would have to pay for the work to have it done in reno and that they would not reimburse me for mileage and time. they said they would keep my information on file and notify me if they decided to have the repair done in a location closer to reno. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign ID number: 13v405000 (air bags). However, the parts were not available. the dealer could not repair the vehicle for seven months since the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
- Visibility/wiper
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the driver side mirror exploded and the broken glasses injured the driver. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign ID number: 10v513000 (visibility), however the vin was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
- Visibility/wiper
This IS my wife's vehicle, but while I was driving it , noticed that the visibility to the front left side about 45 degrees to the left IS very limited, narrow and almost non-existent while the driver seat IS all the way back and with the backrest in a normal position. IS a very difficult to see…
This IS my wife's vehicle, but while I was driving it , noticed that the visibility to the front left side about 45 degrees to the left IS very limited, narrow and almost non-existent while the driver seat IS all the way back and with the backrest in a normal position. IS a very difficult to see incoming traffic on a left curve in small rural roads. this IS because the narrow width of the front windshield and the wide reinforcement between the driver side door, the small side window and the windshield. had to lean forward while reducing the speed in order not to hit incoming traffic. *tr
- Air bags · Visibility/wiper
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 10v513000 (visibility) and nhtsa campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repairs. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repairs. The manufacturer was not…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 10v513000 (visibility) and nhtsa campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repairs. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not experience any failure. updated 8/12/14*cn updated 09/5/2014 *js
- Air bags
I got in the car, started it up and the air bag light came on with the passengers restraint light. I ran a scan and the seat sensor failed. 2 grand to repair it. No one sits on this side. I'm the original owner and I baby the heck out of this car. This stinks. Now its become a safety issue. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags ) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that since the failure was reported in september of 2013, there should…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags ) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that since the failure was reported in september of 2013, there should be a remedy available before april of 2014 and that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There are no failures at this time.
- Air bags
Airbag light IS on,does not go off,also seatbelt sign for passenger side IS on. *tr
- Engine
Motor mount bar has rotted thru,car IS only 7 years old,why did this happen? *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX-4. The contact stated that whenever starting the engine, the air bag warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number 13v405000 (air bags) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced because the…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX-4. The contact stated that whenever starting the engine, the air bag warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number 13v405000 (air bags) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced because the needed part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
- Air bags · Wheels
Bought car brand new in 2007,had no problems with it except rear wheel bearing. At about 102,000 miles I had an air bag light come on for driver side,to costly to get repaired. Then at about 160,000 miles my front passenger air bag light came on. Recently I had received notification for recall for…
Bought car brand new in 2007,had no problems with it except rear wheel bearing. At about 102,000 miles I had an air bag light come on for driver side,to costly to get repaired. Then at about 160,000 miles my front passenger air bag light came on. Recently I had received notification for recall for air bag problem. Called many dealerships tristate to my area,and they all told me there are no parts available.the state of west virginia IS now enforcing inspection codes,and I cannot get my car inspected. I called number on recall card,and it seems that they are reading from a cue card and offered no help at all.i was forced to buy another car,which cannot really afford at this time,dealer offered me $500 for my suzuki,which to me was an insult.he explained that it was due to airbag situation,and they would have to send car to auction,believing they would not get much for car. I declined offer and car IS sitting in driveway,suzuki should be responsible for putting me back in debt! *tr
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling · Steering · Structure
Ok where do I begin, I have had this car for 5 yrs., and it IS a piece of crap. The air conditioner leaks water inside the car, I had it blown out and it didn't help, the power steering pump leaks, I don't have any power steering, the air bag light stays on. I paid 15,000 for this car, I feel its…
Ok where do I begin, I have had this car for 5 yrs., and it IS a piece of crap. The air conditioner leaks water inside the car, I had it blown out and it didn't help, the power steering pump leaks, I don't have any power steering, the air bag light stays on. I paid 15,000 for this car, I feel its a lemon, but can't prove it, cause I don't have receipts from the last 12months. Does anybody else have these problems. I'm just sick of it, I know I got ripped off. What can I do about it, I will never buy another suzuki. *tr
- Air bags · Seats
Air bag sensor failure on passenger side front seat. *tr
- Air bags · Seats
Passenger air bag sensor IS bad. Sensor IS on and nobody can tell me why except to buy a new seat. I already replace the drivers seat due to same issue. *tr
- Air bags
Vehicle purchased new on 10/30/2007, and serviced regularly at local dealer. Initial reports of "passenger air bag" light ignored repeatedly by dealer. On 3/23/2008 while vehicle was moving it was backed into by a toyota camry. the camry had minimal damage, but the suzuki sustained more than $4700…
Vehicle purchased new on 10/30/2007, and serviced regularly at local dealer. Initial reports of "passenger air bag" light ignored repeatedly by dealer. On 3/23/2008 while vehicle was moving it was backed into by a toyota camry. the camry had minimal damage, but the suzuki sustained more than $4700 in damage. numerous calls to police ensue and finally after 2 hours, a florida hwy. Patrol officer responds. He refused to make/take a report as his shift IS about to end. he had a very demeaning attitude and was quite agitated. While injuries were sustained, no one knew the extent of them at the time of the incident. none of the 7 airbags deployed and the airbag light never came on. The car itself was severely damaged and almost tipped completely over onto its roof. the passenger later learned that the reason for her severe pain and inability to walk 3 weeks after the accident was due to a severed hip joint. of course the camry driver's geico insurance handled the initial claim and repaired the suzuki. They balked at the injuries, but after retaining counsel finally paid out a small portion on the medical; the passenger has permanent life long problems as a result, lost her job and has a large partially unpaid medical bill. The vehicle was "okay" after the repair and then at 51310 miles the "air bag" light came on and stayed on. Reports to nhtsa and suzuki went completely ignored since there were not enough suzuki's sold. suzuki advised owner to continue making car payments, insurance premiums etc., but do not drive vehicle as they would not be responsible for injuries now that they were aware. What a complete joke! owner had to sell car as transportation was needed; why make payments on something you can't drive. gm owned the suzuki division at the time and have since closed the suzuki division. They again got off while others suffer for the rest of their lives! *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system
As others have related the air bag warning light(s) has appeared on my car also now. As others have written theirs was mainly the driver seat sensors failing. The minor difference of my issue IS that both seats air bag warning lights came on and will not go away at the same time. This fact does add…
As others have related the air bag warning light(s) has appeared on my car also now. As others have written theirs was mainly the driver seat sensors failing. The minor difference of my issue IS that both seats air bag warning lights came on and will not go away at the same time. This fact does add up to the sensors in each seat failing at exactly the same time. Suzuki repair departments are claiming individual seat sensor issues. Something else IS wrong here and this should become a defect investigation before someone dies due to the air bags not deploying. *tr
- Air bags · Seat belts › Front › Warning light/devices
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. the contact stated that the all bags warning light and the passenger side seat belt warning light remained illuminated. The air bag warning light would illuminate even when the passenger seat was occupied. The contact was told by the manufacturer that there…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. the contact stated that the all bags warning light and the passenger side seat belt warning light remained illuminated. The air bag warning light would illuminate even when the passenger seat was occupied. The contact was told by the manufacturer that there was no way of knowing whether the air bag would deploy in the event of a crash. The contact had been dealing with the failure for four years and had not been offered an adequate repair. The manufacturer sent a good faith extension letter to the contact that stated that the sensor could be repaired for up 10 years or 120,000 miles. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. updated 08/03/12 *lj updated 08/06/12
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that after crashing into a deer, the passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki SX4. The contact stated that after crashing into a deer, the passenger air bag warning lamp illuminated and the air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger seat air bag sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 60,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Occupant Classification System Failure
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can…
Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details).The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of the seat.According to Suzuki, when the failure occurs, the OCS system, by design, will not suppress the frontal passenger air bag for a seated child or small-stature adult.A deploying passenger air bag can cause serious injury to such an occupant.The recall population excludes those vehicles that previously had proper remedies under the special coverage campaign for this issue (~11,600) that began in July 2012.The recall remedy will be to install a new front passenger seat cushion assembly that includes an improved OCS sensor mat and an OCS control module with updated algorithms designed to properly identify the type/size of the seated occupant.Consequently, this recall action will address various OCS related problems, including a programming error (associated with diagnostic trouble code B1318) related to detecting a change or shifting in load on the front passenger seat in the model year 2009 Grand Vitara and SX4 vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation is closed.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10178750, 10185778, 10200217, 10200123, 10206368, 10217021, 10250561, 10254251, 10263756, 10283309, 10285166, 10294320, 10316125, 10323718, 10324530, 10326910, 10332645, 10347204, 10348957, 10349038, 10350237, 10353604, 10354901, 10355400, 10364190, 10367631, 10369777, 10371056, 10373558, 10375165, 10375789, 10376071, 10376621, 10378154, 10380794, 10382860, 10392447, 10392434, 10392599, 10393975, 10395430, 10395602, 10395821, 10395983, 10398172, 10400092, 10400035, 10401106, 10401424, 10404772, 10405359, 10406459, 10407500, 10409412, 10409993, 10413235, 10418162, 10419237, 10419578, 10425035, 10425212, 10426703, 10434905, 10435090, 10435091, 10437600, 10437892, 10437994, 10438100, 10438501, 10438613, 10439357, 10439979, 10440088, 10442968, 10442759, 10442883, 10443173, 10443592, 10443594, 10444434, 10445034, 10445447, 10446215, 10446580, 10447689, 10448161, 10448446, 10448499, 10448554, 10449238, 10450746, 10451260, 10452961, 10453168, 10453403, 10453376, 10454445, 10454978, 10455231, 10455529, 10456043, 10456367, 10456407, 10459063, 10460417, 10460510, 10462016, 10463337, 10464941, 10464693, 10467988, 10468641, 10479583, 10479929, 10481120, 10484053, 10484863, 10486369, 10486729, 10487379, 10491755, 10499622, 10506034, 10508282, 10511057, 10511439, 10512962, 10521656, 10521779, 10523512, 10523931, 10524266, 10526435, 10533196, 10535513, 10537314, 10537619, 10543672, 10544287.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10216558Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10087001This bulletin announces the availability of an improved driveshaft flange and differential side oil seal for 4WD SX4 vehicles. The improved parts have been designed to improve prevention of corrosion on vehicles driven in severe weather conditions.
- 10044321Suzuki: due to repeated flexing, the front passenger sensing system circuit located within seat bottom cushion assembly, have an electric disconnection. Updated 04/10/2013
- 10044319Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing.
- 10044041Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. Updated 7/25/12.
- 10030328Suzuki: replacing 5TH gear parts to repair manual transaxle concerns such as popping out of 5TH gear while driving. Worn or failed 5TH gear synchronizer, 5TH gear, and related parts. Do not replace the transaxle assembly. All model years listed.
- 10021700Service manual update, additional caution for air bleeding of the clutch system hydraulic circuit.
- 10021261Mil on with dtc p0607 (ecm internal processor error).
- 10021193Low tire pressure warning light flashing at pre-delivery inspection (pdi) or later due to non activated sensors.
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