2010 Suzuki Kizashi - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

33 problems have been reported for the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 5 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (5 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Power Train
5
  Electrical System
5
  Engine And Engine Cooling
5
  Air Bag
3
  Vehicle Speed Control
3
  Steering
3
  Suspension
2
  Other Fuel System
2
  Equipment
2
  Tire
2
  Wheel
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi in the United States are 6,807 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Suzuki Kizashi owners in the last 14 years is 33, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 33 / 6,807 / 14 * 1000 = 0.35.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Suzuki Kizashi model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi in 2010.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2024
2
  2023
0
  2022
1
  2021
1
  2020
6
  2019
5
  2018
4
  2017
2
  2016
0
  2015
2
  2014
2
  2013
3
  2012
1
  2011
2
  2010
2

📊 Compare the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Kizashi, the following table can be used to compare the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi with the Suzuki Kizashi from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2010 Kizashi is 33 while the average number of problems reported for the 4 model years of the Suzuki Kizashi is 26.

Table 3. Compare the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2013 Kizashi
5
  2012 Kizashi
37
  2011 Kizashi
29
  2010 Kizashi
33


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