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2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan 4AT

The 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan 4AT is a 143-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $15,870 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

It makes 143 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 136 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).

The SX4 measures 177.6 inches long on a 98.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,668 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$15,870 ($23,956 *)
MSRP with Destination$16,495 ($24,900 *)
Destination Charge$625
Engine
Engine Type2.0-liter, DOHC 16-valve, inline-4 (Suzuki J20A)
Displacement2 L
Horsepower143 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque136 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City23 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15 in.
Wheels Rear15 in.
Tires FrontP195/65R15
Tires RearP195/65R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length177.6 in
Width68.1 in
Height60.8 in
Wheelbase98.4 in
Curb Weight2,668 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2008 Suzuki SX-4 4-DR w/SAB
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2008 Suzuki SX-4 4-DR Wagon w/SAB: overall not rated

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki SX4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 6, 2013 · AIR BAGS

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, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.

Consequence: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Remedy: 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 available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.

NHTSA campaign 13V405000

Oct 19, 2010 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

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.

Consequence: IF A REAR VIEW MIRROR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER WILL HAVE REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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 WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.

NHTSA campaign 10V513000

Sep 1, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

NHTSA campaign 10V392000

101 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki SX4

Owner Complaints

101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Suzuki SX4 (10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags74
Electrical System12
Seat Belts10
Seats6
Engine5
Visibility4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Nov 30, 2022 · Air Bags
“Cushion was change and diagnostic still shows like cushion wasn't changed”
Feb 19, 2020 · Air Bags
“THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE ACCORDING TO THE SYMBOL ON THE DASH BOARD.”
Apr 24, 2019 · Steering
“POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING ENGINE FAILURE & HARD STEERING ISSUES.”
Feb 6, 2017 · Suspension
“WHEEL BEARING AND HUB FAIL AND SENSORS ABS SEND A LIGHT CHECK ENGINE”
Jan 10, 2017 · Air Bags, Seats
“THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS CONSISTENTLY ON AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I WAS INFORMED THAT IT'S THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT IS CAUSING THE LIGHT TO BE ACTIVATED. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY THE DEALER…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 SUZUKI SX4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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