repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
2007 Suzuki SX4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 2007 Suzuki SX4, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-405 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Suzuki SX4 has problems
73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
6Seat belts
4Electrical system
4Seats
4Engine and engine cooling
3Steering
3Visibility/wiper
3Structure
3Vehicle speed control
149 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 56 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Suzuki SX4 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
Risk. IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
56kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 47 air bags complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles43under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,400median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,900
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other SX4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SX4 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Suzuki SX4 safety ratings
2007 Suzuki SX-4 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Suzuki SX4, and the recalls they led to.
- Occupant Classification System FailureLed to recall 13V-405
In owners' words
What SX4 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
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…
I SPOKE WITH THE SUZUKI RECALL RESOLUTION TEAM ([PHONE]) 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…
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