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Light NHTSA footprint — 21 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2010 Suzuki SX4 has 21 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 5 complaints, typically surfacing around 30,733 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 SX4 | 73 | 0 |
| 2008 SX4 | 101 | 0 |
| 2009 SX4 | 48 | 0 |
| 2010 SX4 (this page) | 21 | 2 |
| 2011 SX4 | 13 | 2 |
| 2012 SX4 | 40 | 0 |
| 2013 SX4 | 15 | 5 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 30,733 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.2/10 model. The priciest documented failure is airbags (~$1,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Front right passenger door will neither unlock nor open due to faulty "door latch", creating a safety hazard as vehicle egress is impossible under emergency conditions. Suzuki dealer or authorized service center states OEM replacement part will take three months to replace once…
- - - the problem with this car is a poor and dangerous design feature. There are two (2) roof frame supports on each side at the windshield. One is for the windshield the other is for the small side window and they both come together at the top, and when they do they take up so…
Stopped at four way intersection, traffic light turns green vehicle beside me in right lane takes off, I take off crossing intersection a vehicle coming from left fails to stop at red light, hits me on left front corner on car (driver side) pushes me, making my car spin, where…
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 Suzuki sx4. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle surged forward; the contact shifted into neutral and applied the brakes. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact removed the floor mats; the failure continued intermittently. The…
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If a rear view mirror falls off the vehicle the driver will have reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash.
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Suzuki SX4 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2010 Suzuki SX4 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 5 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 30,733 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.2 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 21 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 30,733 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 5 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 30,733 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 30,733 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 21 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.