Total Complaints
3 filings
SUZUKI SX4 · model year
2000 SUZUKI SX4
3 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000SUZUKISX4 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 SX4 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by air bags (1) and exterior lighting (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2000 SX4. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150319CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HIT A TRUCK, DESTROYED MY RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY......... MY NIECE HAS THE SAME CAR, SHE WAS HIT, THEY TOTALED OUT HER CAR. AND HER. AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WHAT'S GOING ON I AM FURIOUS ABOUT THIS. I AM TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY. *TR
Mileage: 32,000
20150319CrashAIR BAGS
I HIT A TRUCK, DESTROYED MY RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY......... MY NIECE HAS THE SAME CAR, SHE WAS HIT, THEY TOTALED OUT HER CAR. AND HER. AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WHAT'S GOING ON I AM FURIOUS ABOUT THIS. I AM TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY. *TR
Mileage: 32,000
20150319CrashEXTERIOR LIGHTING
I HIT A TRUCK, DESTROYED MY RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY......... MY NIECE HAS THE SAME CAR, SHE WAS HIT, THEY TOTALED OUT HER CAR. AND HER. AIR BAGS ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WHAT'S GOING ON I AM FURIOUS ABOUT THIS. I AM TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY. *TR
Mileage: 32,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 SUZUKI SX4 have?▼
The 2000 SUZUKI SX4 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 SUZUKI SX4?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 SUZUKI SX4 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Is the 2000 SUZUKI SX4 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.