AI Damage2013 Suzuki Kizashi: common problems
Owners of the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 20% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVT
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 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.
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
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Kizashi has 18 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rear-view camera (20%), infotainment or screen glitches (20%), transmission slipping (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2013 Suzuki Kizashi from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2013 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.