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Suzuki SX4

7 model years from 2007 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2007–2013
Class
Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl
Best MPG
25–28 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
9 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2012 (34)

The 2013 SX4 in brief

The 2013 Suzuki SX4 is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 163 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,001 lb (4dr Crossover Ja Iawd/Jx Iawd/Jlx Iawd).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway), 8% better than the 2013 compact car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.

The Suzuki SX4 has 7 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2013, classed as Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons.

Its most efficient year was 2013 at 28 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 25 to 28 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the air bags (33), steering (22), power train (13).

2013 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 9 campaigns and 91 owner complaints.

How the 2007 SX4 compares

The 2007 Suzuki SX4 is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 162 inches long and 68 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,646 lb (4dr Hatch FWD).

2013 SX4 pros & cons

Full 2013 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints12 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models.

Watch out for

  • 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

SX4 changes by model year

  1. 2010
    • Best combined MPG up from 26 to 28

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 7 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20132.0L 4-cyl28 MPG163 in3,001 lbNot rated512
20122.0L 4-cyl28 MPG163 in2,901 lbNot rated334
20112.0L 4-cyl28 MPG163 in2,992 lbNot rated35
20102.0L 4-cyl28 MPG163 in2,992 lbNot rated56
20092.0L 4-cyl26 MPG162.2 in2,646 lbNot rated39
20082.0L 4-cyl26 MPG162.2 in2,646 lbNot rated317
20072.0L 4-cyl25 MPG162.2 in2,646 lbNot rated28
Best combined MPG by model year — Suzuki SX4
2007: 25 MPG2008: 26 MPG2009: 26 MPG2010: 28 MPG2011: 28 MPG2012: 28 MPG2013: 28 MPG2007200820092010201120122013max 28 MPG

Alternatives to the 2013 SX4

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 Mazda 332 MPGNot rated0
2013 Volkswagen Golf/GTI32 MPGNot rated5
2013 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport30 MPGNot rated0
2013 Toyota Yaris33 MPGNot rated1
2013 Ford Focus32 MPGNot rated14
2013 Ford Fiesta32 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Air Bags33
Steering22
Power Train13
Engine8
Electrical System7
Seats7
Unknown Or Other4
Structure › Body4
Owner complaints by model year — Suzuki SX4
2007: 82008: 172009: 92010: 62011: 52012: 342013: 122007200820092010201120122013max 34
Check your VIN for open recalls ↗

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Suzuki. How we calculate this →