2013 Suzuki Kizashi Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has 6 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve unknown or other and engine.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 6 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 33.3%
ENGINE
1 16.7%
STEERING
1 16.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 16.7%
POWER TRAIN
1 16.7%
Quick Insights
The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 33.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 5 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
The 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has 6 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 33% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), ENGINE (1), STEERING (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 3 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2013 Suzuki Kizashi?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 5 of 5 systems
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 Reports33% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
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.
3/28/2022
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.
10/25/2023
ENGINE
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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.
3/28/2022
STEERING
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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
5/29/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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.
1/14/2024
POWER TRAIN
1 Report17% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool down. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the system was independently reset. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but was unofficially diagnosed with PTU failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the closest dealer was located over an hour away, and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact was fearful of driving the vehicle on the highway because of the persistent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V331000 (Power Train), with a similar failure description; however, the VIN tool information was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
9/17/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
Suzuki Kizashi: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?
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- Complaint entries
- 6
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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