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Suzuki Kizashi repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

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

Other (2%)

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Suzuki Kizashi suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (52%)

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Chart based on 21 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

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

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.  

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2012 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
53940 mi

C $600
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. 
67000 mi

US $500
had to replace shocks 
67700 mi

US $700
replaced struts 
22600 mi

US $900
and both rear shocks. 

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

63240 mi

$76
harsh noise when start to move from 0 to 10 km/hr 

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2011 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

47120 mi

C $340
Right rear strut leaking 
29760 mi

C $590
Shocks went just after the warranty expired. Never had shocks go so soon on a car as these ones. 
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. 
78740 mi

C $3000
Shocks, mounts and parts of the linkage needed to be replaced. 
16000 mi Rear suspension was squeaking like a bedspring. Dealer replaced passenger side rear shock under warranty. 
16300 mi Rear suspension still squeaking, shock replacement repair not successful. My latest theory: rear sway bar bushings. 
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. 
44020 mi Replace 1 rear wheel bearing 
17360 mi Noticed clunky noise on bumps. Rear Shock Absorbers were found to be leaking. Both were replaced by dealer at no cost. 
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. 
57860 mi

C $800
Noise over bumps , replaced rear shocks 

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2010 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

77500 mi

$1500
new shock absorbers 

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2010 Suzuki Kizashi 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi

US $90
bad shock 
14300 mi Replace Rear Shock Absorber Bumper Stops To Remedy Suspension squeaks at Low Temperatures. Redesign. 
3000 mi inspected rear suspension, and may have lubricated. 
9000 mi control arm of front passenger wheel replaced because it was loose and rattling 

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