How reliable is the Suzuki Sx4?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Suzuki Sx4 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 50,170 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 79.9%.
Suzuki Sx4 reliability by year
How the Suzuki Sx4 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 79.9% | 66,872 km |
| 2006 | 58.1% | — |
| 2007 | 59% | — |
| 2008 | 61.9% | — |
| 2009 | 60.5% | — |
| 2010 | 61.9% | — |
| 2011 | 63.2% | — |
| 2012 | 62.6% | — |
| 2013 | 71.1% | — |
| 2014 | 80% | — |
| 2015 | 84.5% | — |
| 2016 | 86.8% | — |
| 2017 | 88% | 60,682 km |
| 2018 | 91.1% | 52,745 km |
| 2019 | 93.6% | 49,381 km |
| 2020 | 95.7% | 64,426 km |
| 2021 | 98.6% | 52,719 km |
| 2022 | 98.3% | — |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Suzuki Sx4 as a model. The reliability of any individual Suzuki Sx4 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Suzuki Sx4 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Suzuki Sx4 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 80%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Suzuki Sx4?
Common-issue data for this model is still being aggregated. Run a free VIN check to see the issues recorded for the specific vehicle you're looking at.
What mileage is normal for a Suzuki Sx4?
For a typical Suzuki Sx4, owner-reported average mileage works out to about — at 3 years, 66,872 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Suzuki Sx4 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.