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. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. 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.
Above average reliability
Based on 15,116 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 80%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.6% of inspections); Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (1.6% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.5% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.3% of inspections); Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Suzuki Sx4?
For a typical Suzuki Sx4, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 113,856 km 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.