Suzuki Grand Vitara years to avoid
More than twice the Grand Vitara's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Suzuki Grand Vitara years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Suzuki Grand Vitara complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags134
- Lights82
- Electrical82
- Acceleration74
- Fuel system70
- Engine61
- Brakes57
- Transmission47
- Steering37
- Suspension31
- Seat belts30
- Tires29
Suzuki Grand Vitara problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 93 | 4 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | 83 | 13 | Airbags | 38,500 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 83 | 11 | Airbags | 4 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2010 | 72 | 20 | Airbags | 50,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 80 | 14 | Airbags | 44,000 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 48 | 42 | Lights | 40,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 36 | 58 | Airbags | 37,269 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 161 | Airbags | 47,703 | 6 | 15 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | 88 | 8 | Acceleration | 48,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 60 | 29 | Acceleration | 50,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 38 | 47 | Acceleration | 28,000 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 44 | 38 | Acceleration | 52,750 | 5 | 8 | |
| 2000 | - | 85 | Fuel system | 60,000 | 4 | 8 | |
| 1999 | - | 108 | Fuel system | 57,000 | 4 | 16 |
Recalls 15
Questions about the Suzuki Grand Vitara
What years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara should you avoid?
2006 and 2007. Each has more than twice the Suzuki Grand Vitara's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 161, mostly about airbags and lights.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki Grand Vitara?
2011, 2012 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (11, 13 and 14).
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Airbags, with 134 complaints across all years, followed by lights (82) and electrical (82).
How many recalls does the Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
15 recalls between 1999 and 2013. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.
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