Is the 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI reliable?

The 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI has 6 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.2x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI?

Top problems: OTHER (2 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (1 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (1 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI?

Yes, there are 6 recall(s): SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). Contact any Suzuki dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI?

The 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI gets 25 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1920. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI is approximately $1,478/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2013 Suzuki KIZASHI

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 33. The most common issue is other problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: 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. There are 6 recalls issued for this model year.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 5)

OTHER

2 complaints

33%

• 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
• 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 la

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Recalls (6)

SEATS07/03/2019

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,920

Per month

$160

Per mile

16.0¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,401/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2013 Suzuki KIZASHI

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,478

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1478

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 6 recalls have been completed — free at any Suzuki dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)