general problems of the 2012 Suzuki SX4

Ten problems related to steering have been reported for the 2012 Suzuki SX4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Suzuki SX4 based on all problems reported for the 2012 SX4.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2025

The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated while driving approximately 73 mph, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously serviced under an undisclosed NHTSA recall that was associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2020

Nothing yet. I continue to get recall noticed but no one has parts for it anymore and can't get them in. The car is drivable but I worry about an incident happening one day.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v587000 (steering). The contact stated that manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Dp.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2019

Campaign number 18v804000, Suzuki has no plan to correct power steering issue. I had it fixed myself and sent Suzuki a copy of the bill requesting repayment, denied because of a used part installed. I spoke with Suzuki headquarters and the car dealership I bought the car from new, they were no help.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated that while driving about 60 mph, the steering lost power. The dealer was not called the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v587000 (steering ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Fe.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2019

During the polar vortex, the power steering went out.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2018

I was sent a recall notice for my car and the problem is that the service provider that is near my home has closed down and the other one that is on the list is 50 miles away from my home. All other places are out of my state. Help.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v587000 (steering) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Oo.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph and attempting to turn the steering wheel left he observed a an abnormal noise coming from the driver side front tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The contact also wanted to locate a local dealer for the recall repairs. I referred the contact to the manufacturer 800-934-0934. Ec.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Sx4. The contact stated that the gear shift failed to switch into the park position without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v811000 (power train) but the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:15v587000 (steering). The failure mileage was 76,502. Ss.


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