Suzuki Kizashi problems
The Suzuki Kizashi is a mid-size car manufactured by Japanese automaker Suzuki. It was unveiled in the United States on July 30, 2009. The Kizashi went on sale in Japan on October 21, 2009, in North America on December 1, 2009, and in Australia and New Zealand on May 11, 2010. It is the first mid-size Suzuki automobile sold in the Australian market. In February 2011, the Kizashi became available to the Indian market. The car was also available in European markets.
In December 2013, Suzuki announced that the Kizashi would be gradually discontinued in global markets, and would not get a successor. In December 2014, the production of the car ceased in the Sagara plant. Despite a good technical record, the car had suffered from poor sales because of the global financial crisis and Suzuki's withdrawal from the American and Canadian markets in 2013 and 2014, respectively.
Etymology
Kizashi (In kanji: 兆) is a Japanese word which means "something great is coming", "omen", "sign", or "warning".
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Suzuki Kizashi model years
Common Suzuki Kizashi problems
Based on the complaints from Suzuki Kizashi owners, several common problems have been reported:
- Clutch Failure: The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi has been associated with clutch failure issues. A failing clutch can lead to difficulties in shifting gears, affecting the overall performance and drivability of the vehicle.
- Steering Issues: Owners of the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi have reported problems with loose steering. Steering issues can compromise the driver's ability to control the vehicle effectively, posing a safety risk.
- Paint Peeling Off Rims: In the 2012 Suzuki Kizashi, there have been complaints about paint peeling off the rims. While this may be more of a cosmetic concern, it can affect the overall appearance and value of the car.
- Premature Tire Wear: Some 2011 Kizashi owners have experienced premature tire wear due to poor alignment issues. Premature tire wear can lead to uneven tire tread, affecting handling and potentially causing safety hazards.
- Poor Quality Wheels and Materials: The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi has been associated with complaints about poor quality wheels and materials. Issues with the quality of components can impact the overall durability and longevity of the vehicle.
These problems highlight various mechanical, safety, and cosmetic issues that Suzuki Kizashi owners have faced. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the safety, performance, and longevity of the vehicle.
What year should I avoid Suzuki Kizashi?
Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
Why did Suzuki Kizashi fail?
Maruti Suzuki launched Suzuki Kizashi in the Indian market in 2011. It failed to capture the Indian market because of its brand image, pricing approach, and upgradation before time (missed out on the diesel engine option). Kizashi suffered as a result of poor timing and management.
Is Kizashi a good car?
good exterior . looks smart and sporty looks from outside. fully loaded with features good sapce inside and good comfort in front and at the rear seat also. engine performance is good.
What is the issue with Suzuki Kizashi 2012?
(Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Suzuki Kizashi years
We have researched Suzuki problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Suzuki Kizashi cars and compiled the top 4 most problematic Suzuki Kizashi model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Suzuki Kizashi model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Suzuki Kizashi years
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Suzuki Kizashi car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Suzuki Kizashi , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Suzuki Kizashi vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Kizashi model years
A total of 3 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Kizashi model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Kizashi model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 69 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Suzuki Kizashi . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Suzuki Kizashi vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-07
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-16
- VIN: JS2RF9A39C6
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V187000 (Seats, Air Bags); however, the contact was informed that the dealer could not repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-03
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-13
- VIN: JS2RF9A32C6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I bought the vehicle in a dealer, the vehicle came with serious mechanical failures which, when purchasing it, asked the owner what problems the vehicle actually had, which responded that it could have a fault in the vehicle sensor, which is normal in vehicles of that brand. . The next day we took the vehicle to the inspection report which showed damage to the gearbox. He recommends that I go back to the dealer and ask for a refund of the money or change of vehicle, since the owner omitted the true fault of the vehicle, I ask him the return or exchange and there was a refusal to return the money and change the vehicle, leaving me with a newly purchased unused vehicle, it was explained to the owner that the vehicle does not pass emissions. The vehicle cannot be fixed since it is a discontinued brand of vehicle and there are no spare parts.
Suzuki Kizashi 2010
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-25
- Date Complaint: 2024-01-25
- VIN: JS2RE9A5XA6
- Components: AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I have received multiple recall notifications for problems with air bag on the passenger side, and a fuel tank that Suzuki says may crack. It would be great to have these things taken care of, but the repair providers that Suzuki has authorized are both 3 HOURS away! That means 6 hours total driving time, which is quite unreasonable. Does the NHTSA have any authority to either 1) get Suzuki to authorize a shop a reasonable distance from me, or, 2) have Suzuki reimburse me for recall repairs done at a local facility? I have called Suzuki myself, but they are extremely unhelpful. They made their money when they sold the car, and seem to be extremely unwilling to promote any lasting good will.
Suzuki Kizashi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-12
- Date Complaint: 2024-01-14
- VIN: JS2RF9A8XD6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The radio unit provides the view of the rear camera. When the radio fails there is no back up camera. Apparently there is a power defect in the radio system so it will not function and therefore no rear camera function.
Suzuki Kizashi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-28
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-25
- VIN: JS2RF9A84D6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Was driving on the highway and the car started stuttering then stopped while I was driving. Had to pull over to the side of the road to avoid getting hit. The mechanic told me the transmission failed even though the car fluid was changed at the manufacturer suggest integrals. There was no warning lamps.
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-17
- Date Complaint: 2023-07-05
- VIN: JS2RF9A39C6
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: On long trips vehicle shuts down and goes into limp mode. It has a very rough idle after restart when it allows you to go. The rims have massively lost large chunks of paint from them as well.It is never close to a dealership when it happens. This normally happens when you are running on the interstate and the vehicle dies in the middle of six lanes of heavy traffic. When this happens no warning lights nor messages appear on the dash. It just shuts down and you literally have to limp it off the road and let it set for a long period of time before it will restart. When it restarts it idles roughly for a long period of time.
Suzuki Kizashi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-23
- Date Complaint: 2023-05-29
- VIN: JS2RF9A34D6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I took my car to get a alignment n come to find out that they couldn't align the back wheels to to seize bolt and also my steering rack n pinionand it's also reading code c1122
Suzuki Kizashi 2010
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-19
- Date Complaint: 2022-10-19
- VIN: JS2RE9A76A6
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The vehicle goes in the limp mode while accelerating uphill. At one occasion it went into the limp mode and stalled, very unsafe for highway. Turing it off and restarting needed. The transmission has issues that hasn't been addressed by the manufacturer.
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-27
- Date Complaint: 2022-09-26
- VIN: JS2RF9A39C6
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: There is/are recalls on this vehicle regarding the fuel tank and vacuum lines on the fuel filler neck assembly, which causes check engine warnings that indicate "evap emissions" readouts, leaks during refills, interior gas fumes, and potential explosions. This car is currently leaking fuel during refills (and only during refills), has frequent interior gas fumes, and is also having check engine light evap emissions readouts. On 09/12/22 I contacted Suzuki Motor USA regarding the issue because I had learned of the recalls specific to these issues. Customer Service informed me that the recall work on the vehicle had already been completed and said I would have to pay for further repairs, since the recall work was not guaranteed. Recall work not guaranteed? Even though the symptoms I am experiencing are the exact same problems that initiated the recall. Said vehicle is garage parked and shows no signs of rust or deterioration of rubber or metal. Therefore, I am convinced that the recall repair work was insufficient, improperly completed, or involved defective replacement parts. I am seeking assistance to make Suzuki "properly" complete the recall work on this vehicle.
Suzuki Kizashi 2013
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-23
- Date Complaint: 2022-03-28
- VIN: JS2RF9A32D6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Driving on the highway to school the vehicle began to slow down and come to a stop even as I stepped on the accelerator. I parked on the side of the road and restarted and the same thing happened so I had my insurance company tow it. After researching I found that the manufacturer issued recalls for the vehicle but when I contacted them they said there were no found defects/recalls that caused these issues for my specific vehicle.
Suzuki Kizashi 2010
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-11
- Date Complaint: 2022-02-08
- VIN: JS2RE9A74A6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact had received a recall letter regarding the front passenger’s air bag seat sensor. The contact stated that she was not aware of warning lights only a short beeping sound when any weight was placed on the seat. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and the seat cushion sensor was replaced. The contact later received another recall letter stating that the seat cushion sensor had to be replaced with a newer sensor. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer did not have the part. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had not responded to a request for a parts update. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure but could not provide a timeline on parts availability. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-01
- Date Complaint: 2021-09-27
- VIN: JS2RF9A81C6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V343000 (Air Bags) in 2019. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer on 7/18/2021 and had the recall repair completed. The contact stated that on 8/18/2021, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer who was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-24
- Date Complaint: 2021-03-19
- VIN: JS2RF9A1XC6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WAS DRIVING MY 2012 WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODES THAT CAME UP ARE B1084, B1312, AND B1015. THE CODES WERE CLEARED BUT THE B1312 STAYED ON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT IS STAYING ON WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER, AND BUCKLED OR NOT. THE AIR BAG B1312 SAYS THAT THE ISSUE IS SOMETHING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT PERFORMANCE. THIS CAR IS CLEAN AND HAS NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WHATSOEVER. THE LIGHT JUST SUDDENLY CAME ON ONE DAY. I READ THAT THERE WERE OTHER AIRBAG RECALLS TO THE 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI, BUT MINE SUPPOSEDLY IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS DANGEROUS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS NOT GONE OUT. SEEING THAT THERE ARE MANY ISSUES WITH THE 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI AIRBAG SYSTEM, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE SUPPOSED FAULTY PART IS NOT AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL? ISN'T THIS WHAT THE GOVERNMENT IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT US FROM? WITH THIS MANY ISSUES, THIS SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. FIX IT
Suzuki Kizashi 2011
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-09
- Date Complaint: 2021-01-28
- VIN: JS2RF9A81B6
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: BEEN TRYING TO GET MY REPAIRS ON MY CAR SINCE JUNE OF 2020 AND WAS JUST RECENTLY TOLD THAT I COULD NOT GET MY CAR REPAIRED DUE TO SUZUKI CLOSING DOWN I CAN NOT GET MY TAGS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE THE RECALLS HAS TO BE FIXED
Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-10
- Date Complaint: 2021-01-19
- VIN: JS2RF9A1XC6
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODES THAT CAME UP ARE B1084, B1312, AND B1015. THE CODES WERE CLEARED BUT THE B1312 STAYED ON. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIGHT IS STAYING ON WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER, AND BUCKLED OR NOT. THE AIR BAG B1312 SAYS THAT THE ISSUE IS SOMETHING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT PERFORMANCE. THIS CAR IS CLEAN AND HAS NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENTS WHATSOEVER. THE LIGHT JUST SUDDENLY CAME ON ONE DAY. I READ THAT THERE WERE OTHER AIRBAG RECALLS TO THE 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI, BUT MINE SUPPOSEDLY IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS DANGEROUS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS NOT GONE OUT. SEEING THAT THERE ARE MANY ISSUES WITH THE 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI AIRBAG SYSTEM, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL
Latest 5 recalls Suzuki Kizashi
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 22 recalls for different components of the Suzuki Kizashi.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Report Received Date: 2019-05-02
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequence: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
- Model: Suzuki Kizashi 2013
- Report Received Date: 2019-05-02
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequence: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
- Model: Suzuki Kizashi 2011
- Report Received Date: 2019-05-02
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequence: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
- Model: Suzuki Kizashi 2010
- Report Received Date: 2019-05-02
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles. The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may misclassify an adult occupant as child and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequence: The deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and service providers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, which includes a new OCS mat assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is C5.
- Model: Suzuki Kizashi 2012
- Report Received Date: 2019-03-07
- Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Latest negative Suzuki Kizashi car reviews
Latest positive Suzuki Kizashi car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2011
We bought this car for our very responsible 17 year old son. It looks great, gets good gas mileage, and is fun to drive. Unfortunately, he got into a head-on collision, and the car was totaled, as was the other truck. Thankfully, my son walked out of that car with only minor burns where the airbag hit his arms. We had heard that the safety ratings were good, but we didn't realize just how good! Thank you, Suzuki, for building such a safe car.
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Vehicle year: 2011
Hello! I just wanted to share my experience with this amazing car. I've owned several nice cars in my day, but I always love to try out new and different models, especially if they have great curb appeal. This one caught my eye as soon as I saw it on the road and I had to find out what it was and where to test drive one at. At the time, I was driving a Mustang GT, which is an awesome car in itself. Although this one didn't quite have the GT pep, it was perfect for me. I also owned a Lexus IS 250, and this car reminded me of it almost to a tee. It's very well made, with excellent interior quality and accessories, and the exterior is just awesome (I own a Black metallic one). I've had this car for 2 years now and I absolutely love it!
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Vehicle year: 2011
We recently purchased our second new car, after having owned many second-hand cars over the years. Unfortunately, we had to sell our 12-year-old Nissan Pulsar SLX due to a car accident that left me with a broken back. The seating position of the Pulsar was no longer suitable for me, and I needed a vehicle with a higher, more ergonomically correct seat. Although we were sad to see the Pulsar go, we were excited to explore newer models. My requirements centered around my physical needs, but I also wanted the latest technology, fuel economy that was at least as good as the 1600cc Nissan Pulsar auto we'd just sold, and value for money. We were specifically looking for an automatic car, which ruled out some otherwise excellent options like the Ford Fiesta Econetic and the Toyota Rav4 diesel. After considering several options, we found that the small cars of today are excellent vehicles, with the Honda City being the best overall and the Swift being the best value for money. It's no wonder the Swift is New Zealand's best-selling small car!In the early running, I also considered the Honda Insight hybrid. Although I liked it, my wife found the passenger seat uncomfortable and the split window disconcerting. Despite having the lowest running costs, even when Road User Charges (RUCs) were taken into account, the Insight dropped off the list. I briefly looked at SUVs, but they were going to cost the same as medium-sized petrol cars to run, so I decided to look at the medium car market instead. The Suzuki SX4i AWD is a unique and great wee SUV with comfort, features, and power, but it let itself down on wind and engine noise. It's a shame because otherwise, I would have bought it! It was amazing to realize that the new cars with 2.4lt engines could equal the Pulsar for fuel economy while being a lot bigger and more powerful! I compared the Ford Mondeo Titanium Hatch diesel, the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord Euro, Hyundai i45, VW Passat, and the Suzuki Kizashi Ltd. and Sport. The Camry was the first to go as it was dearer and less economical, and while the ride and seating were comfortable, it was very plain-Jane. It was also a run-out model, due to be replaced with an all-new one. The VW was too dear, as was the Honda Accord. The Hyundai was my early favorite for technology, style, economy, features, and seemed good value. It was perfect in driving position and nearly took the prize. Until I tried the Kizashi... What can I say? I run out of superlatives to describe this car!All our friends love it, especially the colour, and my wife doesn't want to get out of it. The heated seats and dual-zone climate air were the clincher for her, as was the colour and tints which set the car off beautifully! We look forward to many years of service from what has to be the best mid-sized car on the road today!
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Vehicle year: 2013
This car has completely changed my opinion of Suzuki vehicles. I used to own a Suzuki XL-7 4WD Limited, which left much to be desired in many ways. As a result, I traded it in for a Nissan after owning it for a short time while it was still in pretty good condition. I thought I would never buy a Suzuki again. However, by chance, I came across this beautiful car and both my wife and I love it. The look, both interior and exterior, is quite pleasing to the eyes. The ride is smooth and comfortable, and the performance is surprisingly exciting. Not to mention, you get possibly the best bang for your buck. The bottom line is that this is a really great car and definitely worth looking into.
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Vehicle year: 2013
I had a 2004 BMW 330XI that was costing me a fortune in repair bills. However, after much deliberation, I finally decided to go for the Kizashi and I'm so glad I did! I've owned it for six weeks now and I must say, I'm really enjoying it. The exterior styling is distinctive, the interior is plush and comfortable, and it's a lot of fun to drive. The build quality is excellent and it's clear that a lot of thought went into every detail, right down to the tactile feedback of the control buttons on the steering wheel and center stack console. It's amazing that you can get something so rare for under $30k. Of course, it's not a high-end Mercedes or an exotic car, but it's still a lot of car for the money and nobody else seems to have one.
Are you having problems with your Suzuki Kizashi?
Braeden Dietrich 2025-08-19
Vehicle year: 2011
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car. I really love it, but I did run into an issue when it hit 120K. I called the dealer and was told that it has a timing chain instead of a belt, and that I didn't need to worry about changing it. Unfortunately, three weeks later, my chain slipped and now I need a new motor. It's going to cost me either 2700.00 to replace the motor or 2500.00 to fix it. I think it's important for people to know that these cars have chains, but the tension part that keeps it in place can go out, causing some serious issues. Thanks for listening!
Norwood Macejkovic 2025-05-24
Vehicle year: 2012
This car was one of the first to have push-to-start technology, which was still being developed at the time. While I owned this car, I faced some frustrating moments when the dashboard error code caused the on/off engine button to malfunction, resulting in the car not starting. However, apart from this minor issue, I loved this car. Unfortunately, after just three months of owning it, the entire transmission failed. The cost of repairing it, including sourcing a used one, was more than what I paid for the car, so it was essentially totaled. I have owned cars with conventional automatic transmissions my whole life and have never had a transmission problem. This was my first CVT car, and within three months, the transmission failed. It's important to properly maintain CVT's, or they may fail. I gave this car a one-star review for its operating issues, and it's now sitting in a junkyard. It's a shame because if it had a normal automatic transmission, I'm sure the little 4-cylinder motor would have run just fine for ages. I loved the little button that allowed me to switch from FWD to AWD, the sound system, the seats, and the styling. Beware of the CVT version of this car.
Casimir Hill 2025-01-05
Vehicle year: 2013
This car was one of the first to have push-to-start technology, which was still being developed at the time. While I owned this car, I faced some frustrating moments when the dashboard error code caused the on/off engine button to malfunction, resulting in the car not starting. However, apart from this minor issue, I loved this car. Unfortunately, after just three months of owning it, the entire transmission failed. The cost of repairing it, including sourcing a used one, was more than what I had paid for the car, so it was essentially totaled. I have owned cars with conventional automatic transmissions my whole life and have never had a transmission problem. This was my first CVT car, and within three months, the transmission failed. If CVTs are not properly maintained, they can fail. I have given this car a one-star review for its operating issues, and it is now sitting in a junkyard. It is a shame because if this car had a normal automatic transmission, I am sure the little 4-cylinder motor would have run just fine for ages. I loved the little button that allowed me to switch from FWD to AWD, the sound system, the seats, and the styling. Beware of the CVT version of this car.
Dorian Hill 2024-11-19
Vehicle year: 2011
On our way to a day trip 160 miles from home, our 10-day-old car with only 700 miles on it started experiencing issues with gear shifting and high RPMs at low speeds. Despite trying manual mode, the car continued to malfunction and eventually the gas pedal stopped working altogether. We quickly contacted Roadside Assistance and remained confident that the issue would be resolved. Although the closest tow truck was 45 miles away, we remained calm and collected throughout the situation.
Cyril Simonis 2024-02-13
Vehicle year: 2011
This car is great, but Suzuki needs to stand behind all of its work in its warranty. Despite having owned the vehicle for less than two months and not having driven it on a dirt road, it already has numerous paint chips and scratches from rocks. The paint quality is unacceptable. I took it to the dealership where I purchased it, which was 2 1/2 hours away, and the service manager took pictures of every chip. However, even after showing the evidence, Suzuki refused to consider it a paint issue and denied coverage under the warranty. While I still love the car, it is disappointing that the outside appearance is not up to par.