Major Problems with 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara AIR BAGS Victims: 6 Mileage: 4000 miles

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara COLUMN Victims: 2 Mileage: 6500 miles

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara COLUMN Victims: 1 Mileage: 6000 miles

Browse 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Suzuki Grand Vitara owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS frontal collision (50 mph impact) air bags did not deploy. engine cut-off did not work. engine had to be turned	39 ~ 44294 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING both low beam headlights blow out frequently at the same time. *tr...	22 ~ 52725 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*- the contact stated that her 2006 suzuki grand vitara has had several safety issues since she's purchased the vehicle...	20 ~ 45472 miles
STEERING i purchased a suzuki grand vitara in july of 2006. shortly after purchase 4 weeks at the most the check...	18 ~ 48288 miles
SEAT BELTS i notified my car dealership suzuki that my seatbelt on the passengers side was not operating correctly. they stated that...	9 ~ 63299 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my wife had just filled the truck up at sheetz..i went to pull it up and as soon as i...	9 ~ 48389 miles
SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that whenever a person was sitting in the passenger...	8 ~ 39863 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC reference: 2006 suzuki grand vitara continuing rear brake problem please help me secure a safe fix for my car and...	7 ~ 43963 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i got a 2006 grand vitara brand new at first it was little things like my dome light switch breaking...	5 ~ 39000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i purchased a 2nd hand 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the light for my air bag lit up on my dashboard....	5 ~ 48548 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY after purchasing this vehicle new in september 2006 it has been in the service dept of phil long suzuki 9...	5 ~ 46620 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the headlights only shine 50 feet in front of the vehicle. the dealership determined this is	5 ~ 8690 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. once the...	4 ~ 96250 miles
POWER TRAIN on 3/20/2009 approximately 7:30 pacific time-my 2006 suzuki grand vitara experienced complete engine failure. this vehicle has had two complete...	4 ~ 52474 miles
TIRES palanca de cambio. *tr...	4 ~ 6753 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2006 suzuki grand vitara with several problems. consumer states that the problems are: steering shaft engine making a knocking noise...	4 ~ 42508 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*- the contact stated that her 2006 suzuki grand vitara has had several safety issues since she's purchased the vehicle...	4 ~ 17500 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this happened day after we bought vehicle. valve tapping coming from motor at idle. rattling noise from engine at 50...	4 ~ 18833 miles
EQUIPMENT palanca de cambio. *tr...	3 ~ 66667 miles
SUSPENSION there is a significant problem with the alignment on this car. i have gone through 2 sets of back tires...	3 ~ 6835 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i purchased my suzuki grand vitara in 2006 brand new. within 15k miles the tires were worn out so i...	3 ~ 31333 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the esp control...	2 ~ 83000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the contact received a recall associated with the nhtsa campaign id number...	2 ~ 37140 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE low beam headlights frequently burn out airbag seat sensor twice changed now it is out of warranty. check engine light...	2 ~ 83500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. when she applied pressure to the brake pedal at 15 mph the...	2 ~ 24575 miles
COLUMN > STEERING 2006 suzuki grand vitara 6 500 miles steering column. brought to dealer for steering column being loose. told us they...	2 ~ 6250 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 suzuki grand vitara with several problems. consumer states that the problems are: steering shaft engine making a knocking noise...	2 ~ 1982 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT after purchasing this vehicle new in september 2006 it has been in the service dept of phil long suzuki 9...	2 ~ 46048 miles
SERVICE BRAKES we purchased a 2006 suzuki grand vitara luxury in 2006. we had the car about 6 months and noticed the...	2 ~ 43000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS this happened day after we bought vehicle. valve tapping coming from motor at idle. rattling noise from engine at 50...	2 ~ 1984 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER car is abandoned. *tr...	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE at first i thought it was a wheel bearing after having a mechanic lift the car i noticed the crossmember...	1 ~ 79000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that a strong odor of fuel emits from...	1 ~ 30000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i got a 2006 grand vitara brand new at first it was little things like my dome light switch breaking...	1 ~ 110000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i got a 2006 grand vitara brand new at first it was little things like my dome light switch breaking...	1 ~ 110000 miles
KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND > MOTORCYCLE > STRUCTURE i got a 2006 grand vitara brand new at first it was little things like my dome light switch breaking...	1 ~ 110000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC my rear brakes are making a loud noice like metal against metal. i had the brakes checked at several places...	1 ~ 44905 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY all was normal in the events leading up to the defective items below: ac fan blower motor- broken needed to	1 ~ 18500 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2006 suzuki grand vitara. consumer states concern with the failure of the esp (electronic stability program) module. *tgw the consumer	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the rear seat belts were severely worn and frayed. the vehicle...	1 ~ 36000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl*the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. the contact heard a knocking noise in the engine. while performing an...	1 ~ 54000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i purchased my suzuki grand vitara in 2006 brand new. within 15k miles the tires were worn out so i...	1 ~ 15000 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT to whom this concern i have a 06 suzuki grand vitara im the original owner the passenger air bag light...	1 ~ 30000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* - the contact owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara with a current and failure mileage of 9 000 miles....	1 ~ 9000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES there is an issue with mine and many other 2006 suzuki grand vitara models where the rear alignment is way...	1 ~ 13000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2006 suzuki grand vitara with recall on transmission problems. consumer states that the recall was for transmission not shifting properly.	1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2006 suzuki grand vitara with recall on transmission problems. consumer states that the recall was for transmission not shifting properly.	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dash board lights and headlights dim and change mode at will. hvac blower fan whistles undercarriage dust cover shakes loose...	1 ~ 12200 miles
WHEELS i purchased a suzuki grand vitara in july of 2006. shortly after purchase 4 weeks at the most the check...	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN submission for defective 2006 suzuki grand vitara 4x4. *ts the consumer noticed a serious vibration in the drive train at...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN drive shaft and axle (extreme vibration) possible failure. suzuki car company acknowledged that there is a problem and has been	1

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