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2011 Suzuki Kizashi repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 50 repairs.
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2011 Suzuki Kizashi repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Suzuki Kizashi in Florida, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2011

1000 mi
Incorrect alignment, skirts back doors were unglued . New skirts were ordered 
Dec 2013

43000 mi

US $120
Warning engine light, took to dealer, battery issue. 
Mar 2017

133000 mi

US $307
Warped discs and pads replaced. 
Jul 2017

144000 mi

US $145
Starter was not turning fast, battery got tested and replaced 
Feb 2018

157000 mi

US $400
Rear brake pads replaced 
Suzuki Kizashi in Queensland, Australia
Jul 2013 - Jan 2022
Sep 2020

52080 mi

A $950
Stone pierced aircon hose. Hose and new fluid required. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Indiana, United States
Feb 2011 - Aug 2011
Jun 2011

10000 mi
Major amount of paint chipping on the hood, front fenders, and front bumper. Over a dozen paint chips after only 4,500 miles. Suzuki agreed to repaint affected areas but said it was not a warranty issue or defect. 

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Suzuki Kizashi in Florida, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2015
Mar 2011

2000 mi

US $2635
recall repair done I check the work I found dried green coolant on elec fans asked serv writer to clean mess up tech said that he topped coolant head tech said no reason for this found coolant tank leak part ordered fix 2,635 miles 
Jul 2011

7000 mi
r/rear tpms air leak found l/r also leaking replaced after 20min drive tpms light came back on took car back next day dealer said one of the tpms had to be recalibrated it did not take the 1st time. took car for ride with tech problem solve 
Mar 2012

14000 mi
Passenger seat right side lower trim panel retaining clip broke. Replaced with new trim panel. A redesigned panel will be installed when Suzuki has them. Was told by serv dept that there was a problem with these panels. Radio will change stations by itself. Only happens in rare occasions when set back to original station no more problem. Dealer could not recreate problem, but made note of it in the system. I have the kenwood navi a piece of garbage unit. 
Apr 2012

15000 mi
redesigned pass seat assembly rails & leather cushion. defect of retaining clip that holds r/side lower trim panel. cost $2,865.42 under warranty. dealer said lower seat comes as 1 unit entire seat had to be replaced. 
Sep 2012

18000 mi
Check start system light came on. Fuse for radio&ac/power outlet blew. Fuse replaced, no trouble codes, unknown reason why fuse blew. No problems since repair. 
Mar 2013

22000 mi
Service start system light on.No radio or 12 volt power outlet.Blown fuse same as last time.No cause found,blows when portable air pump is used but not always,tried pump in other cars w/o problem tried pump at dealer no problem.Dealer??????. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Oman
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

63240 mi

$76
harsh noise when start to move from 0 to 10 km/hr 
Suzuki Kizashi in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2016
Jun 2014

54000 mi
Purchase a used 2011 kizashi with 54,000 mile. CVT caused the car to vibrate slighty. Transmission was replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $100
Driver power seat motor 
Suzuki Kizashi in Florida, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018

82 mi
Tpms sensor will not reprogram unless i pay dealer $250!  Sometime flashes disable hill hold not one single person knows what it is.  Headlights are both failing requires bumper removal.  Interior plastic seat covers both broke.  Its got a head gasket leaking oil slowly that needs to be replaced. 
Apr 2018

88000 mi

US $450
Water pump, thermostat and radiator cap replaced. AC started acting up first, then the car a few days later started over heating when driving. After repair no ac issues and no more over heating. 

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT 4WD

Suzuki Kizashi in New York, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

60000 mi

US $200
Replaced worn rotors and brake pads on back end. Used OEM replacements. 
Mar 2018

72000 mi

US $148
replaced both headlights (driver's side was blown) 
Apr 2018

73000 mi

US $8
Changes cabin air filter Both brake lights were out. Replaced both. 
Jun 2018

76000 mi

US $300
Oil pressure sending unit leaked oil onto belt, belt slipped off, water pump and alternator stopped working. Car overheated. Had to replace sending unit and belt. 
Sep 2020

80000 mi

US $200
Brakes and rotors 
Suzuki Kizashi in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
May 2022

78740 mi

C $3000
Shocks, mounts and parts of the linkage needed to be replaced. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

29760 mi

C $590
Shocks went just after the warranty expired. Never had shocks go so soon on a car as these ones. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Colorado, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2018
Jan 2018

77800 mi
Thunk noise coming from the Rt Rear when encountering bump. Diagnose Only. No work performed. Needs shocks & 1 control link to the sway bar. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
Aug 2012

9000 mi

US $890
Replaced leather steering wheel under warranty due to cracking in leather. 
Suzuki Kizashi in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

17360 mi
Paint problem unresolved with Suzuki - Dealer part exchanged car for a new one. 
Suzuki Kizashi in British Columbia, Canada
Nov 2010 - Aug 2013
Jun 2012

34720 mi
transmission was whining and had some irregular shift patterns Suzuki agreed to replace the transmission, with no charge to me, the owner. 
Jul 2013

47120 mi
Transmission being replaced for the 2ND time. Last time was last July, 2012 
Aug 2013

47120 mi

C $340
Right rear strut leaking 
Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Oct 2016
Sep 2013

11160 mi

C $400
Engine pulley seized without warning, causing serpentine belt to fail. Car rapidly overheated and had to be towed to the dealer. Suzuki Canada refused to cover under warranty as vehicle is 3-months beyond bumper-to-bumper period 
Oct 2016

28520 mi

C $100
Front defog not working properly 
Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2011 - Nov 2015
Sep 2013

44020 mi
Replace 1 rear wheel bearing 
Jul 2015

74060 mi

C $500
some emission sensor 
Suzuki Kizashi in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

14000 mi
After one month of ownership I reported that the car had paint chips that were developing at an alarming rate. After several un-returned calls to the dealer I got Suzuki USA involved and they had the entire car repainted. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Feb 2018
Jan 2012

17360 mi
Noticed clunky noise on bumps. Rear Shock Absorbers were found to be leaking. Both were replaced by dealer at no cost. 
Jul 2012

24180 mi
Rear shocks were replaced AGAIN, 2nd time this year. Dealer advised that Suzuki had a major problem with poor quality shocks from their OEM supplier. 
Oct 2016

57860 mi

C $800
Noise over bumps , replaced rear shocks 
Suzuki Kizashi in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2018
Mar 2013

16000 mi
Rear suspension was squeaking like a bedspring. Dealer replaced passenger side rear shock under warranty. 
Apr 2013

16300 mi
Rear suspension still squeaking, shock replacement repair not successful. My latest theory: rear sway bar bushings. 
Nov 2013

23000 mi
Rear suspension squeak fixed. Suzuki finally issued a TSB and put together a kit including new shocks, bushings and mounting hardware. Good customer service from a company in Chapter 11. Job done in less than 2 hours at no charge. 
Jan 2018

61000 mi

US $155
Headlight low beam bulb out, second time in 18 months. Last time both sides were replaced. Suzuki spec bulbs apparently have a very short lifespan. Inconvenient as the front bumper must be removed to access the headlight housing. Edit: I have read that the reason the headlight bulbs have the lifespan of a mayfly is due to “voltage irregularities” in the electrical system. Now, that’s troubling. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2012 - May 2014
Jun 2013

42000 mi
Service engine light was on. They checked the code. It said a leak was detected in the emissions system. They tightened the gas cap and there was no further problem. 

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