HEADLIGHT BULBS BURN OUT MUCH TOO OFTEN. SINCE 2010, I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO THE DEALER ELEVEN TIMES TO REPLACE ONE OR SEVERAL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS. ON ONE OCCASION ALL FOUR PRIMARY BULBS BURNED OUT AT ONE TIME. I HAVE RECEIPTS OF EVERY VISIT. DURING THE LAST CHANGE ON 12/2/15 THE DEALER INFORMS ME THAT SUZUKI WOULD NO LONGER COVER THE BULB REPLACEMENT AND LABOR . THE BUMPER NEEDS TO BE R…
2010 Suzuki Kizashi electrical problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
THE DISPLAY INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, BLINKER, MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY SHUT DOWN. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WITHIN A MONTH FROM PURCHASE OF THE BRAND NEW SUZUKI KIZASHI 2010. *TR
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI HAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN LIGHTS, AND REAR BRAKE LIGHTS, REVERSE LIGHTS, AND DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. BULBS BURN OUT CONSISTENTLY WITHIN 6 MONTHS AND MUST BE REPAIRED TOO OFTEN
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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