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…
2010 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-187 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags
6Electrical system
5Exterior lighting
3Power train
2Seats
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2010 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 · 2018 Q2
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
Risk. OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Best & worst years
2010 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
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings
2010 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 2010 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 VEHICLE IS CONFRONTING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS SECURITY SYSTEMS IN MOTION. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCE, WHICH DESERVES A DETAILED INVESTIGATION.. DUE TO THE INFORMATION WE HAVE RECEIVED, THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF INVESTIGATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN…
WHEN I BUY THE CAR IN BETWEEN 2 WEEK AGO IT HACE THE AIRBAG TURN ON AND THE PASS TOO WHEN I ASK A MECHANIC WHO SPEACILIZED IN SUZUKI HE SAID THAT IT NEED TO GO TO A DESLER OF SUZUKI BECAUSE THE PROBLEM IS FROM FABRIC AND THE CAR NEVER WAS IN A ACCIDENT
MY MOST RECENT INCONVENIENCE WITH MY SUZUKI RECALL TENSIONER WAS ON 2/5/2020, I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY IN THE RAIN WHEN MY VEHICLE'S BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT CAME OFF OF THE RECALL TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY. I COULD NOT TURN MY VEHICLE, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT WAS ON, AND ENGINE LIGHT WAS…
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