MYRModel Year Report

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:24.929Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1999: 108 complaints 1999 2000: 85 complaints 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 47 complaints 2003: 29 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2009: 14 complaints 2009 14 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 4 complaints 2013
1999: 108 complaints 1999 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 47 complaints 2002 2003: 29 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2006 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2008 2009: 14 complaints 2009 14 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013
1999: 108 complaints 1999 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 47 complaints 2002 2003: 29 complaints 2003 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaint 2005 2006: 161 complaints 2006 2007: 58 complaints 2007 2008: 42 complaints 2008 2009: 14 complaints 2009 14 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013

2009: 14 complaints

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YearComplaints
1999108
200085
200138
200247
200329
20048
20051
2006161
200758
200842
200914
201020
201111
201213
20134

Known problem areas

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electronic stability control (esc)

3 of 14 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

Electrical system

3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

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Air bag light came on would not go off took car to electrical shop found out the electrical connector under front passenger seat was defective ordered new one from Suzuki that solved the problem vehicle 09 Grand Vitara.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-16

Air bags

3 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.

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We own a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The passenger air bag light keeps coming on. We have taken to dealers 5 times in 4 months.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-12-02

Service brakes

3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Exterior lighting

3 of 14 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

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I have had to replace my headlight bulbs so many times over the last five years, I have lost count.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-09

Both low beam headlights failed while driving at night.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-19

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2011-02-16Electrical system11V055000 Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara multipurpose passenger…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 16, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at…

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  2. I
    2013-06-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-09-30 Occupant Classification System Failure
  3. R
    2014-05-23Air bags13V405000 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.

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    2017-03-03Power train17V085000 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.

    Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.

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    2020-02-21Air bags, seats19V187000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electronic stability control (esc): 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V055000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 13V405000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V085000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V187000 · Air bags, seats
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The most-reported component is electronic stability control (esc), accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.