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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.
2011 Suzuki Kizashi repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (49%)
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 20111000 mi | Incorrect alignment, skirts back doors were unglued . New skirts were ordered | ||
| Dec 201343000 miUS $120 | Warning engine light, took to dealer, battery issue. | ||
| Mar 2017133000 miUS $307 | Warped discs and pads replaced. | ||
| Jul 2017144000 miUS $145 | Starter was not turning fast, battery got tested and replaced | ||
| Feb 2018157000 miUS $400 | Rear brake pads replaced | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Queensland, Australia Jul 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 202052080 miA $950 | Stone pierced aircon hose. Hose and new fluid required. | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jun 201110000 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. | ||
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 20112000 miUS $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 20117000 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 201214000 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 201215000 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 201218000 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 201322000 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 201763240 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 201454000 mi | Purchase a used 2011 kizashi with 54,000 mile. CVT caused the car to vibrate slighty. Transmission was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201580000 miUS $100 | Driver power seat motor | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jan 201882 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 201888000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201660000 miUS $200 | Replaced worn rotors and brake pads on back end. Used OEM replacements. | ||
| Mar 201872000 miUS $148 | replaced both headlights (driver's side was blown) | ||
| Apr 201873000 miUS $8 | Changes cabin air filter Both brake lights were out. Replaced both. | ||
| Jun 201876000 miUS $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 202080000 miUS $200 | Brakes and rotors | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Quebec, Canada Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202278740 miC $3000 | Shocks, mounts and parts of the linkage needed to be replaced. | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 201429760 miC $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 201877800 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 20129000 miUS $890 | Replaced leather steering wheel under warranty due to cracking in leather. | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201217360 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 201234720 mi | transmission was whining and had some irregular shift patterns Suzuki agreed to replace the transmission, with no charge to me, the owner. | ||
| Jul 201347120 mi | Transmission being replaced for the 2ND time. Last time was last July, 2012 | ||
| Aug 201347120 miC $340 | Right rear strut leaking | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 201311160 miC $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 201628520 miC $100 | Front defog not working properly | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Sep 201344020 mi | Replace 1 rear wheel bearing | ||
| Jul 201574060 miC $500 | some emission sensor | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in New York, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201114000 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 201217360 mi | Noticed clunky noise on bumps. Rear Shock Absorbers were found to be leaking. Both were replaced by dealer at no cost. | ||
| Jul 201224180 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 201657860 miC $800 | Noise over bumps , replaced rear shocks | ||
| Suzuki Kizashi in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201316000 mi | Rear suspension was squeaking like a bedspring. Dealer replaced passenger side rear shock under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201316300 mi | Rear suspension still squeaking, shock replacement repair not successful. My latest theory: rear sway bar bushings. | ||
| Nov 201323000 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 201861000 miUS $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 201342000 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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