KNOWN FAULTS · Suzuki
Known faults for the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross / S-Cross (JY).
2013–2021 · Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.6 VVT (Petrol) · 1.6 DDiS (Diesel) · 1.0 BoosterJet (Petrol) · 1.4 BoosterJet (Petrol) · 1.4 BoosterJet mild hybrid (Hybrid)
Applies if: All versions.
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross: particulate filter, EGR, turbo and dual-mass flywheel on the 1.6 DDiS, interior rattles and inspection failures according to AUTO BILDKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Suzuki SX4 S-Cross / S-Cross (JY), all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2021
- Symptoms
- Rattles and noises in the cabin. The source describes no other symptoms.
- Possible cause described
- AUTO BILD’s brand check (September 2025) mentions on the SX4 S-Cross a 1.6 DDiS diesel with particulate filter and EGR valve problems, turbo damage and worn dual-mass flywheels; frequent interior rattles; and steering joints, brakes and lights that have repeatedly failed the German roadworthiness test. It calls the 1.6 petrol robust.
- Check for the garage
- When buying a 1.6 DDiS, ask for the history of the particulate filter, EGR, turbo and dual-mass flywheel. Before the MOT or periodic inspection, have the steering joints, brakes and lights checked.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.6 VVTPetrol
- 1.6 DDiSDiesel
- 1.0 BoosterJetPetrol
- 1.4 BoosterJetPetrol
- 1.4 BoosterJet mild hybridHybrid