Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Suzuki SX4, and it carries 2 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 39 | 53% |
| Air bags | 5 | 7% |
| Air bags | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1% |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% |
| Tires | 1 | 1% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki SX4. The contact stated that while in reverse and backing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive over a curb and crash i
NHTSA complaint: Vehicle speed control
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: DTC
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
HAVE TO REPLACEMENT CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TWICE OVER 10 YEARS OWNER THIS CAR.
NHTSA complaint: Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4 EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN N5000 TIRES, SIZE: P225/40R18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF AIR. WHEN AIR WAS PLACED INTO THE TIRE, THE REAR PASSE
NHTSA complaint: Tires
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 MANUFACT
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI SX4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY TURNED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD N
NHTSA complaint: Steering
VEHICLE NOT STATIONARY IN MOTION ON STREET HIGHWAY WHEN TURNING. REARVIEW MIRROR KEEPS FALLING OFF.
NHTSA complaint: Steering
I SPOKE WITH THE SUZUKI RECALL RESOLUTION TEAM (1-855-815-8359) CONCERNING THEIR RECALL NOTICE DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM SENSOR MAT BUILT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION. THE N
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Suzuki SX4. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, dur
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently avail
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 SX4 HATCHBACK AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SX4 HATCHBACK AND SEDAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THREE SCREWS THAT SECURE EACH OF THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS TO THE MIRROR BASE CAN COME LOOSE DUE TO VIBRATION.
Risk: IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BASE SCREWS ON BOTH OUTER REAR VIEW MIRRORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSIT
| Reliability raw | 74 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 75 | good |
| Maintenance | 90 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 60 | average |
| Performance | 45 | below average |
| Efficiency | 46 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other wagons in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and air bags is the most reported area with 39 of them (53%). There are 2 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 74/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 75/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2007 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 70/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.