Suzuki Grand Vitara problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006–2013).

Complaints
16
Recalls
7
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Suzuki Grand Vitara model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Suzuki Grand Vitara model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2013 Grand Vitara00002—
2012 Grand Vitara10002Airbags
2011 Grand Vitara00004—
2010 Grand Vitara40005Airbags
2009 Grand Vitara00004—
2008 Grand Vitara30002Airbags
2007 Grand Vitara20002Airbags
2006 Grand Vitara61024Electrical System

Most common Suzuki Grand Vitara problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    9 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2022
Complaints about the Suzuki Grand Vitara received by NHTSA each month.

Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls

  • Recall 19V187000Mar 7, 201931,302 vehiclesModel years 2006–2013

    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.

  • Recall 18V667000Sep 25, 2018304 vehiclesModel years 2006

    Risk: Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V085000Feb 9, 2017791 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V405000Sep 6, 2013189,901 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

  • Recall 11V055000Jan 27, 201132,291 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur

  • Recall 10V392000Sep 1, 201020,692 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

  • Recall 10V250000Jun 9, 201046,549 vehiclesModel years 2006

    Risk: Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off and resulting in the driver needing increased effort to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology