Model reliability

Suzuki Sx4 reliability

The Suzuki Sx4 fails its MOT about as often as most cars 6 to 10 years old: 21.5% of 20,477 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

11.1% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 5,200 MOT tests of Suzuki Sx4s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 67% more oftenWipers3.5% vs 2.1%

Fails 44% more oftenTyre tread depth2.3% vs 1.6%Fix about £90

6 to 10 years old

21.5% failed their MOT

About average

From 20,477 MOT tests of Suzuki Sx4s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 56% more oftenTyre tread depth3.9% vs 2.5%Fix about £90

Fails 39% more oftenWipers2.5% vs 1.8%

Fails 40% more oftenAnti-roll bars1.4% vs 1%

Fails 4× as oftenRigid brake pipes1.1% vs 0.3%Fix about £120

Advised 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes5.6% vs 1.6%Fix about £120

Advised 2× as oftenBrake performance4.8% vs 2%

Over 10 years old

45.8% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 15,247 MOT tests of Suzuki Sx4s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSprings10.8% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenSuspension arms10.8% vs 5.1%

Fails 52% more oftenBrake performance8.8% vs 5.8%

Fails 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes5.1% vs 1.7%Fix about £120

Advised 2× as oftenRigid brake pipes20.7% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 63% more oftenSuspension arms19.7% vs 12.1%

Advised 43% more oftenBrake performance6.6% vs 4.6%

Advised 55% more oftenSub-frames6.5% vs 4.2%

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Suzuki Sx4

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2021/05926 Feb 2021Built 2015–2016Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct

Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct.

Fix: Software upgrade to be carried out

Recalled models: SX4 S-CROSS · 7,001 vehicles

R/2016/0959 May 2016Built 2013–2016Front airbags may not deploy correctly

The stitch spaces on the front seat back trims may be incorrect and tearing strength of the trim can be higher than normal. In the event of a collision it is possible that the inflation force of the airbag will not be enough to tear the trim.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace seat back trim.

Recalled models: SX4 S-CROSS · 10,945 vehicles

R/2016/0418 Mar 2016Built 2015Rear axle may fail

The fixing bolts for the rear axle were mixed with bolts that have no anti friction coating. It is possible that a bolt/s may loosen come off or break and the vehicle could become impossible to drive.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace rear axle bolts.

Recalled models: SX4 S-CROSS 2WD · 2,760 vehicles

R/2014/18516 Feb 2015Built 2014Fuel tank may become loose

A fuel tank supporting strap may not have been correctly formed during production. The strap can crack and may with prolonged use break.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace strap.

Recalled models: SX4 · 1,522 vehicles

R/2014/01612 Feb 2014Built 2013–2014Engine may seize

Rear differential oild level may not be correct due to issue with filling procedure during production. This shortfall in filling could be approx 50% of the required amount. If oil level in rear differential is low the differential could become noisey and eventually seize.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check oil level. If the level is low the official advice is for the dealer to contact head office. This is a new model and a large percentage are still in manufacturer/dealer control.

Recalled models: SX4 · 471 vehicles

R/2007/04820 Apr 2007Parking brake cable may detach

Parking brake cable end fixing may detach resulting in loss of parking brake

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the cable end position and if necessary refix in the correct position and adjust as necessary. Cables to be replaced as necessary.

Recalled models: SX4 · 4,368 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Suzuki Sx4 before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Suzuki Sx4 reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Suzuki Sx4

Checking a Suzuki Sx4 before you buy

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