MYRModel Year Report

Suzuki Grand Vitara — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution1 year

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1999: 108 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 85 complaints, Caution 2001: 38 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 47 complaints, Recommended 2003: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006: 161 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 58 complaints, Recommended 2008: 42 complaints, Recommended 2009: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 13 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2006 · 161
1999: 108 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 85 complaints, Caution 2001: 38 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 47 complaints, Recommended 2003: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006: 161 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 58 complaints, Recommended 2008: 42 complaints, Recommended 2009: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 13 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2006 · 161
1999: 108 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 85 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 38 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 47 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2003 2004: 8 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2005 2006: 161 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 58 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 42 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 13 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2006 · 161
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2013 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 13 Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ▲ Recommended 42 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 58 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ■ Avoid 161 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ▲ Recommended 47 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ▲ Recommended 38 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 85 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 108 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

16

recalls on file across every Suzuki Grand Vitara model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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