Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls and problems
15 recalls and 531 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
531
Crashes reported
49
Fires reported
10
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Suzuki Grand Vitara by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Grand Vitara | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Grand Vitara | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Grand Vitara | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Grand Vitara | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 2 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 3 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 6 | 161 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 Grand Vitara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Grand Vitara | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 4 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 4 | 47 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 5 | 38 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 4 | 85 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Most reported Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 123 | |
| Electrical System | 79 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 76 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 64 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 | |
| Power Train | 37 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | |
| Steering | 31 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | |
| Suspension | 29 |
All Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-187 | Mar 7, 2019 | 2006–2013 | Air Bags, Seats | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| 18V-667 | Sep 25, 2018 | 2006 | Steering | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| 17V-085 | Feb 9, 2017 | 2009–2013 | Power Train | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| 13V-405 | Sep 6, 2013 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| 11V-055 | Jan 27, 2011 | 2009–2011 | Electrical System | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to… |
| 10V-392 | Sep 1, 2010 | 2010 | Equipment | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 sx4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. |
| 10V-250 | Jun 9, 2010 | 2006 | Steering | Suzuki is recalling certain model year model year 2006 grand vitara and model year 2005-2006 xl-7 vehicles. |
| 07V-554 | Dec 7, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Power Train | Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-548 | Dec 1, 2005 | 2006 | Power Train | On certain passenger vehicles, the left side of the retainer rear drive shaft may crack and the gears may get stuck due to oil leakage by the retainer. |
| 05V-452 | Oct 5, 2005 | 2000–2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. |
| 04V-427 | Aug 30, 2004 | 2000–2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. |
| 03V-512 | Dec 5, 2003 | 2000–2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability… |
| 03V-223 | Jun 16, 2003 | 2002–2003 | Visibility | Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7)… |
| 01V-146 | Apr 27, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-070 | Mar 2, 2001 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: some sport utility vehicles do not comply with the certain requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has the most reports (161). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Suzuki Grand Vitara model years 2000–2013.
What are the most common Suzuki Grand Vitara problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.