repaired · 2022 Q1
Sensor: occupant classification
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a…
2006 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 161 owner complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-667 the manufacturer reports only 12% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Danyak501 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems
161 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
30Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
26Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
22Steering2 crash/fire/injury
10Seats
10Seat belts
10Vehicle speed control
8Power train
7Service brakes, hydraulic
5116 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 50 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 30 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 2 |
| Steering | 22 | 2 |
| Seats | 10 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 9 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 51 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Air bags
Risk. Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: pump
Risk. BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING…
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. THIS CAN GIVE RISE TO INCREASED INCIDENTS OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THE ROLLAWAY OF PARKED VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF INADVERTENTLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM…
no report yet
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS LOCKING UP AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DISABLED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
60kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 air bags complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles34under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Air bags
11 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $2,000 – $2,138
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Grand Vitara year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Vitara median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and the recalls they led to.
- Occupant Classification System FailureLed to recall 13V-405
In owners' words
What Grand Vitara owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light was constantly illuminated while the doors were securely closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front passenger’s side occupant…
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!
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. THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL, SUZUKI NEEDS TO DO…
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