2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 108 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 47 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 161 |
| 2007 | 58 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 4 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
I see there is a recall on the 2013 Suzuki grand viatara for "Power train recall". However, when I put my VIN in the system, it says it can't pull it up. I am entering the VIN correctly. What do I do next?
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-26
Got a letter about a recall on the trans. Shifter shaft.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-19
Air bags
2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.
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The vitara has recalls for both my issues but only until 2011 mine is 2013 and has the same issues as previous models did.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-16
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated approximately five months ago.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-23
Also filed under Electrical system
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V085000 · Power train
- Recall 19V187000 · Air bags, seats
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- Is the 2013 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 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
- 2 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.