Is the 2010 Suzuki SX4 reliable?

The 2010 Suzuki SX4 has 29 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: average. Most common issue: AIR BAGS problems.

What are common problems with the 2010 Suzuki SX4?

Top problems: AIR BAGS (10 complaints, avg repair $500); SPEED CONTROL (4 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (4 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Suzuki SX4?

Yes, there are 5 recall(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), AIR BAGS, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. Contact any Suzuki dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Suzuki SX4?

The 2010 Suzuki SX4 gets 26 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1846. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2010 Suzuki SX4?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2010 Suzuki SX4 is approximately $1,352/year (wagon class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2010 Suzuki SX4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Average

Quick Summary

The 2010 Suzuki SX4 has 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 29. The most common issue is air bags problems (34% of all complaints), specifically: my daughter was in a car accident driving a 2010 suzuki sx4. the collision was with a pickup truck traveling approximately 55mph, my daughters car was traveling approximately 20mph. no airbags front or side deployed. my daughters head hit and shattered the drivers side window causing several cuts, . There are 5 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 8 crash reports 14 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

AIR BAGS

10 complaints

34%

• MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE COLLISION WAS WITH A PICKUP TRUCK TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY DAUGHTERS CAR WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH. NO AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTERS HEAD HIT AND SHATTERED THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CAUSING SEVERAL CUTS,
• MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE COLLISION WAS WITH A PICKUP TRUCK TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY DAUGHTERS CAR WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH. NO AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTERS HEAD HIT AND SHATTERED THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CAUSING SEVERAL CUTS,
• STOPPED AT FOUR WAY INTERSECTION, TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN VEHICLE BESIDE ME IN RIGHT LANE TAKES OFF, I TAKE OFF CROSSING INTERSECTION A VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT FAILS TO STOP AT RED LIGHT, HITS ME ON LEFT FRONT CORNER ON CAR (DRIVER SIDE) PUSHES ME, MAKING MY CAR SPIN, WHERE MY LEFT REAR QUARTER

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE COLLISION WAS WITH A PICKUP TRUCK TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY DAUGHTERS CAR WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH. NO AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTERS HEAD HIT AND SHATTERED THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CAUSING SEVERAL CUTS, ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Suzuki SX4

Based on 19 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 30K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

In line with typicalmedian 5K mi · 5 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (5)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)22/12/2014

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 SX4 vehicles manufactured July 16, 2009, to November 1, 2012, and 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 13, 2009, to October 31, 2012. The shift selector can be moved out of the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal.

Risk: If the shift selector is moved out of the "Park" position while the brake pedal is not depressed, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift selector assembly and inspect, and if necessary, replace the shift knob, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is VL.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Suzuki SX4

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,847

Per month

$154

Per mile

15.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,182/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Suzuki SX4

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,352

Full coverage / month

$113

Liability only / year

$607

vs US avg

-19%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (wagon)0.95x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.85x

= Full coverage estimate$1352

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 29 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT DRIVING A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. THE COLLISION WAS WITH A PICKUP TRUCK TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH, MY DAUGHTERS CAR WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH. NO AIRBAGS FRONT OR SIDE DEPLOYED. MY DAUGHTERS HEAD HIT AND SHATTERED THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW CAUSING SEVERAL CUTS,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: 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 SUF
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX-4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, SO SHE ABRUPTLY ENGAGED THE BRAKES CAUSING NJURIES TO HER BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUZUKI SX4. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER AND SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN AN HOUR OR HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTAC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 5 recalls have been completed — free at any Suzuki dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)