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 VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,500.
2010 Suzuki SX4 cruise control problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MATS WERE INTERFERING WITH THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS AS SHE WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN, I SLOWLY TURNED THE CORNER TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED ON THE CITY STREET. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING A PARKED CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED - MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AND THE CAR WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. IN RESEARCHING THE CAUSE, I SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SUZUKI S…
THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 SUSUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN CRASHING INTO A WALL AND A THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT AND PASSANGER SUFFERED MAJOR INJURIES FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 329. GG
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2010 Suzuki SX4?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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