2010 Suzuki Kizashi Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After getting the car to the recall, the engine's belt/pulley tensioner came off, torn apart. This has happened two times with a week gap of occurrence.”
NHTSA complaint #10403729, filed 2011-05, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. While driving at various speeds, smoke emitted from the exhaust in the rear of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as designed, but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred once a week. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10777999, filed 2015-09Related service bulletins
- 10212108May 18, 2022Service update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). Note that actual model name is "Suzuki Kizashi", NHTSA model name reference is misspelled…
- 10160918May 17, 2019This letter was sent to owners of vehicles included in a warranty extension campaign for a possible cracked cylinder block. The letter provides owners with additional details…
- 10159469Apr 24, 2019This communication is a revised Service Bulletin concerning an extended warranty for a possible cracked cylinder block. The Service Bulletin was expanded to provide additional…
- 10154347Feb 20, 2019This letter was sent to owners of 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles, informing them about a warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited…
- 10153014Jan 21, 2019This Service Bulletin informs Suzuki Service Providers in the mainland U.S. about a customer-satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand…
- 10153013Dec 26, 2018This communication from Suzuki Motor Corporation announces a customer satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain…
- 10040738Sep 1, 2011American suzuki: the internal spring of alternator belt tensioner could break, allowing the belt to slip or derail.
- 10036956Apr 1, 2011Suzuki: alternator belt tensioner pulley replacement. Internal spring of alternator belt tensioner could break, allowing the belt to slip or derail.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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