29 problems have been reported for the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. The following chart shows the 9 most common problems for 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting with 9 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (5 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Air Bag | |
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Tire | |
| Suspension |
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 2011 Suzuki Kizashi in the United States are 6,110 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Suzuki Kizashi owners in the last 11 years is 29, and the age of the vehicle is 11, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 29 / 6,110 / 11 * 1000 = 0.43.
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 2011 Suzuki Kizashi in 2011.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
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| 2012 | |
| 2011 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Kizashi, the following table can be used to compare the 2011 Suzuki Kizashi with the Suzuki Kizashi from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2011 Kizashi is 29 while the average number of problems reported for the 3 model years of the Suzuki Kizashi is 30.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2012 Kizashi | |
| 2011 Kizashi | |
| 2010 Kizashi |