Suzuki Kizashi owners have reported 3 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
In the past 13 months I have had to have a engine replacement in which the vehicle was pouring carbon monoxide into the car, I went to pick the vehicle up after being repaired for over a month at the Suzuki dealership in charlotte, nc. I drove the car approximately 1. 5 miles away where the vehicle cut off as I was making a turn into a busy intersection leaving me stranded in the middle of traffic. After several more weeks of being at the dealership I left with a new transmission along with the new motor. 6 weeks later the transmission broke down again when I was driving down the interstate with my daughter in the car. The transmission was replaced at a Suzuki dealership in hickory, nc. I was able to drive the car for 6 more weeks when the vehicle broke down for a third time while I was driving through a busy intersection. None of these break downs have resulted in an accident but I fear the trouble with this car is endangering my life and my child's life. I have had a Suzuki engine expert from the hickory service center look at my car and he can not figure out why the vehicle continues to breakdown the last time the transmission was replaced in January of 2014 I had to replace the front tires I was told an alignment was needed because the car was destroying in the inner side of my front tires. I have had two alignments and a whole new set of tires on the front of my car and again I am needing to replace them and no one can tell me why this is happening just that this car is problematic. I fear that I have exhausted all other resources I was sold a lemon and if I had purchased the vehicle new Suzuki would of been obligated to replace this vehicle under lemon law but because I purchased this vehicle used. I purchased something that I feel could endanger my child or myself.
The wheels are turning black and other coated items on the care like the silver trim on the side is turning black as well.
My car has a defect in the suspension with is causing unresolvable issues with the alignment. I purchased my car in 01/2012 two months later I discovered my alignment was off. The dealer did not have an alignment machine so I was told by Suzuki corp USA I could take it to a professional and have it aligned. The pulling went from one side to the other. Finally I decided to take to a dealer over and hour away who also did not have a front end machine. I dropped it off because they had to use a sister dealer who had a front end machine. The alignment was somewhat fixed but my car was lower and leaning on the driver side. I asked the dealer about this and they said they did nothing to the height of my car and don¿t know what I am talking about why the car is leaning. After an exhaustive search on the internet I was able to find several people in the u. S. , canada, australia and india having the same issue. I believe there is a serious design flaw with the car and a manufacturing defect. When I got my car in January of 2012, I decided to google the car to read as much as I could and even read some reviews on youtube. There were far more positive reviews than bad. I even found 3 recalls with the 2012 Kizashi. Today I am unable to locate any recalls, it¿s very difficult finding any bad reviews about the car and virtually no bad youtube reviews. To me it¿s clear Suzuki has paid a company to clean up all negative comments and videos about the car. There are many great cars sold in America but you will find something bad in a review. I have convincing evidence I will be happy to provide. If you google Suzuki suspension issues there are many issues that come up very similar to the Kizashi but it list other Suzuki, cars and trucks but all listings about the Kizashi have been removed. This poor welding at the front ball joint could prove dangerous.