MYRModel Year Report

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:43:10.877Z

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Grand Vitara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1999: 108 complaints 1999 2000: 85 complaints 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 47 complaints 2003: 29 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2005 2006: 160 complaints 2006 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 14 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 4 complaints 2013
2006: 160 complaints
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YearComplaints
1999108
200085
200138
200247
200329
20048
20051
2006160
200758
200842
200914
201020
201111
201213
20134

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 25%

25% of complaints: air bags — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHERE I T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA BECAME IMMOBILIZED BECAUSE THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD THAT THE DRIVELINE BROKE. BUT THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL!

NHTSA ODI report, 20201125

FRONTAL COLLISION (50 MPH IMPACT) AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ENGINE CUT-OFF DID NOT WORK. ENGINE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF MANUALLY. VEHICLES TOTALED BY MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060927

MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS BLOWN AT LEAST 4 HEAD LIGHTS SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. SUZUKI SAYS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSISTOR TO THE LIGHTS,IN THAT IT GIVES TOO MUCH POWER TO THE LIGHTS, THUS CAUSING IT TO BLOW PREMATURELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180410

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15%

15% of complaints: exterior lighting — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WE HAVE HAD SEVERE HEADLIGHT ISSUES WITH THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO MELT EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES!

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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WE HAVE HAD SEVERE HEADLIGHT ISSUES WITH THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO MELT EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES!

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, HAS HAD SEVERAL SAFETY ISSUES SINCE SHE'S PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LAST YEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070321

MY 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA HAS BLOWN AT LEAST 4 HEAD LIGHTS SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. SUZUKI SAYS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSISTOR TO THE LIGHTS,IN THAT IT GIVES TOO MUCH POWER TO THE LIGHTS, THUS CAUSING IT TO BLOW PREMATURELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180410

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 18 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 160
R 20060213 — 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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT. SUZUKI WILL CALL OWNERS ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2005. FOLLOWUP LETTERS TO OWNERS WERE MAILED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006.

Campaign 05V548000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080107 — power train

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION. ' THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Campaign 07V554000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100628 — steering

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 AI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Campaign 10V250000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130614 — PE (closed 20130930)

Occupant Classification System Failure

R 20140523 — air bags

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles.

Campaign 13V405000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181109 — steering

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.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.

Campaign 18V667000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200221 — air bags, seats

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.

Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020.

Campaign 19V187000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V548000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V554000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V250000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V405000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V667000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V187000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ◆ 2000 ● 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.