2012 Suzuki Kizashi Suzuki Kizashi 2012

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2012 Suzuki Kizashi repairs by problem area

Engine (4%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (39%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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2012 Suzuki Kizashi repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (37%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

81840 mi

C $1300
Air-conditioning compressor. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Utah, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2016
May 2016

35600 mi

US $6
Replaced left headlight (Philips H7 halogen) after it burned out. Repair took about 90 minutes. 

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2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

Suzuki Kizashi in India
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

24180 mi

$600
A thud...as soon as I transition from a lower to higher road or vice versa..there is a pronounced thud. Front struts replacement, problem not fixed.  
Suzuki Kizashi in Florida, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014

39500 mi
CVT makes noise when hot. Dealer was stumped so they replaced the trans. Issue has returned so its a design defect. Keep in mind it is a nissan trans. 
Dec 2014

42000 mi

US $819
Vapor Canister wend bad and costa fortune due to lack of part availability. Other unsolvable issues as well. Its too bad because I did like the car except for the CVT. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Queensland, Australia
May 2014 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016

37300 mi
Spots on mag wheels dealer and Suzuki didn't want to know said it was what I cleaned the mags with ( wtf ) car wash? 

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2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2017 - Feb 2022
May 2018

37200 mi

C $120
Replaced blown headlight bulb. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
Dec 2016

44000 mi
Drivers side headlight 
Suzuki Kizashi in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
Nov 2017

39060 mi
A and B pillar panels falling off and needed replacement 
Mar 2018

42160 mi

C $1500
CVT failure at 68,000 km. Transmission replaced. 
Aug 2018

42470 mi
TCM replaced. Related to earlier CVT failure. 
Nov 2018

44640 mi

C $2500
Multiple short circuits. All interior panels were removed and the wiring harness was redone. First harness defective, replaced in December. 
Suzuki Kizashi in Vermont, United States
Jun 2015 - Feb 2018
Jul 2016

62000 mi

US $500
New fan blower and controller 
Suzuki Kizashi in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2014 - May 2016
Nov 2015

39400 mi

US $125
TPMS Stem was broken 
Suzuki Kizashi in New Jersey, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2015
Jan 2015

US $200
Changing headlight requires dropping the bumper 
Suzuki Kizashi in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2018
Aug 2016

22600 mi

US $900
and both rear shocks. 
Suzuki Kizashi in New Brunswick, Canada
Jul 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

37820 mi

C $90
I was hearing a 'clunk' when going over a bumps. I had to change a bushing on one side of the rear stabilizer bar. Decided to change both sides. Normal wear and tear. 
Sep 2017

53940 mi

C $600
Replaced both front brake pads.  Also replaced both rear shocks at 86 000 km. Normal wear and tear I believe. I do a lot of stop and go on a daily basis. 
Apr 2022

100440 mi

C $300
Had to replace blower motor fan 
Suzuki Kizashi in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2014 - Jan 2020
Sep 2016

67000 mi

US $500
had to replace shocks 
Oct 2016

67700 mi

US $700
replaced struts 
Sep 2018

97400 mi

US $25
2 nd time headlight failed. 

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2012 Suzuki Kizashi Repair Histories

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