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2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara

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2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:01:24.478Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Grand Vitara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 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 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
2011: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
1999108
200085
200138
200247
200329
20048
20051
2006160
200758
200842
200914
201020
201111
201213
20134

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

4 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG RECALL NOTICE AND AIR BAG MALFUNCTION DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE/SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A DEFECT WITH THE AIR BAGS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131211

LLEVE MI AUTO A TRIANGLE SUZUKI EN LA AVE. 65 INF. KM 5.4 EN CAROLINA CON TELFONO 787-776-3023 YA QUE SOY EL CLIENTE # 29676 DEBIDO A QUE TENIA LAS LUZ DEL AIR BAG ENCENDIDA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180220

TIRES

1 of 11 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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THE POWER BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IT IS COLD LIKE 40 DEGREES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121203

SEATS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.

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I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE I REALIZED THAT THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS FOLDED FORWARD (TO ALLOW FOR EASE OF VIEWING THROUGH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DRIVER).

NHTSA ODI report, 20110819

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20110216 — electrical system

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 VEHICL

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 1-8

Campaign 11V055000 — 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 20170303 — power train

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.

Campaign 17V085000 — 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

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 11V055000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V405000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V085000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V187000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2001 ▲ 2008 ▲ 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 1999 ◆ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

4 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.