Worst 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 40 | 4 | — | 62,465 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 24 | — | 1 | 64,747 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 23 | 1 | 2 | 78,651 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | — | — | 54,324 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 9 | — | 54,438 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 81,384 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 53,150 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 43,963 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 11,690 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | — | — | 48,548 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 5 | — | — | 58,725 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~268,056 vehicles.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate, causing pieces of the pulley to break off.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) HAS AN OUTER PORTION THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. REPEATED HEAT STRESS CAN CAUSE THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE AND PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN BREAK OFF.
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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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