2008 Suzuki SX4 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Suzuki SX4 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 140
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 68 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 15 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,356
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Suzuki median
-34
median 175 across 14 Suzuki records
Vs 2006-2010
-132
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
52%
Air Bags: 73 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Suzuki SX4
- AIR BAGS 68
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
- SEAT BELTS 10
- SEATS 6
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 5
3 recalls on record for the 2008 Suzuki SX4
- NHTSA 13V405000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
- NHTSA 10V392000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- NHTSA 10V513000 · 2010 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTE IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Suzuki SX4 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
NHTSA has 140 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Suzuki SX4 and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (68 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Suzuki SX4 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki SX4?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (68), electrical system (12), seat belts (10), seats (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Suzuki SX4?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.