2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine problems

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

Driver side intake manifold butterfly valve came loose and the screws went through the engine. Recently the butterfly itself got stuck and leaned out and ruined my o2 sensor and idle air controller

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

I was accelerating onto a super highway when my vehicle engine light came on and the engine started running rough. When I returned home I put my engine scan on the computer and it stated egr valve....I believe it may have been a p0401 code. I ordered a new egr valve and replaced it along with numerous gaskets and cleaned everything according to my service manual......which by the way, is the $100 shop service manual the dealership uses! It corrected the problem for about 6 months time period and then began all over again. I use premium shell gasoline in the vehicle and do preventative maintenance on a regular basis as described in the service manual. I have done significant research online and have found numerous complaints regarding this issue however, suzuki has not responded with a solution. I see ford and some others had this similar complaint and redesigned their egr valves to resolve the issue. Also, I have received several suzuki recalls however, there are no suzuki service centers in america now to get theses issues resolved. The latest recall was sent to me from suzuki stating the issue and that they would notify where to get it resolved......soon?? Never heard another word! This is like 2-3 recalls now.....air bags, power steering pulley, and several others. I did have the ABS brake sensors and the transmission lock issues resolved at the dealership shortly after my purchase of the new vehicle however, the rest have been unresolved! This egr valve is either a defective engineering issue or related to ethanol added to the gas which is the biggest nightmare ever for any engine and should be stopped immediately as any mechanic will tell you!! It was a money maker for the ultra rich and nothing to do with resolving emissions or anything else as a defective egr will spew more pollution than not having it at all! Updated 09/21/15

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Engine · 85,000 miles · AZ

While driving, belt tensioner seized breaking belt and over heating car. Both belt tensioners have been replaced. There is a recall for the power steering/fan tensioner. Not for the water pump/alternator pulley/tensioner.

Filed Dec 17, 2013 · Engine · 75,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Once the vehicle was started after several attempts, the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the egr valve was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 88,600.

Filed Sep 24, 2010 · Engine · PR

I read in your page that 46,500 suzuki grand vitara has a parts that have to be corrected by suzuki,without any cost. I went today to autoland of mayaguez,puerto rico. Mr. Emanuel lopez told me that he just have to order the pulley because he don't know anything about the part for the air condition. Can you help me? What can I do to see if they replace it? Grand vitara suzuki 2006.he told me that it is false information some people write on internet.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Engine · 35,921 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. When she started the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and was told that the sensor displayed a failure code. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,921 and the current mileage was 48,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2009 · Engine · 54,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact heard a knocking noise in the engine. While performing an oil change, the mechanic noticed that the tensioner pulley was cracked. The manufacturer recognized this issue and replaced the tensioner pulleys from plastic to metal on all models after 2006. The contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for the repairs since they were already aware of the issue. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2009 · Engine · 38,407 miles · WA

Sat 1/3/09: 2006 suzuki grand vitara died while driving at 30 MPH on mtn loop highway. The vehicle simply died-no warning-speedometer fell to zero. Engine light and transmission lights came on after trying to restart engine. Restarted vehicle and drove a short distance to get it off of the road. Could not start it later. Had it towed. 1st repair shop found spark plugs gummed-removed the valve cover. "requires replacement gaskets and other parts-it appears the key for the timing "chain" broke and came off-need to dismantle more of the engine." they did. The damage appears to be bent valves and the broken 2-piece gear". They discussed rebuild versus engine replacement being potentially a less expensive option. Found out that power train still under warranty. Under warranty were required to send to a dealer shop. Had vehicle towed to dealer shop-their diagnosis-apparent problem is two gears that work to drive the cam separated after one gear broke. Left valves are bent and need to be replaced. Machine shop work is required on cylinder head. Suzuki's customer service center: case # 2-181089136-2-piece gear had a distinctive crack. "the ". Engine head was sent for machine shop work is back-2/10 work cannot start until 2/16 or later. They have said there is no damage to the lower engine. Do not know about availability of broken parts. Vehicle still at shop. It has been out of service since 1/3/2009.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 3,963 miles · CA

2006 suzuki grand vitara with several problems. Consumer states that the problems are: steering shaft, engine making a knocking noise, engine light illumination, gasoline odor from engine and seat warmer not working. *kb the engine noise was due to the camshaft timing belt which needed to be re-torqued. The purge valve was replaced due to the engine light being on.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Engine · 1,000 miles · OK

Engine makes knocking noise it has been in the suzuki shop twice and its still not fixed. The car sounds like a diesel. Dealer states the noise are in other suzuki grand vitara. They need to recall and stop selling vehicles until their quality improves.