2012 Suzuki SX4 problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Suzuki SX4. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. After that come air bags (30%) and drivetrain & axles (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 28 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 54,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2012 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Suzuki SX4 with enough data (31 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 suzuki sx4. While traveling approximately 5 MPH to turn into the contact's driveway, the brake pedal was applied. The contact heard an abnormal noise near the steering wheel and the driver side air bag deployed with force. The contact sustained injuries to the face, a bloody nose, arm and back pains, and extensive internal bruising. The driver side air bag had blood on it due to the force and impact. The contact received medical treatment.
Takata recall I was in an accident where I rear ended a car that was stopped at a light on a city street, speed limit 25-35, going uphill. Upon impact airbags did not deploy. The front of my car was severely crushed having gone under the SUV. Spare tire on SUV saved my life. I believe that the airbags shoud have deployed.
The sun melted my seat and shifter area here in florida. I in form suzuki corp. But they refuse to reply to the issue even after submitting photos and going to the dealership . I am also very concern about fire starting in the car as the sun melted the inside could as well start a fire. The car is under warranty and suzuki refuse is to reply.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the cushion in the front passenger's seat. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Ne
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 suzuki sx4. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch into the park position without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v811000 (power train), but the failure recurred. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.