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2011 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-187 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 13%Owner complaints111 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage39kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 13, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems

11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags41
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seats10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2011 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.

13%repaired · 2022 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 19V-187 · Mar 7, 2019 · 31,302 vehicles · 4,179 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

32%repaired · 2018 Q2

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 17V-085 · Feb 9, 2017 · 791 vehicles · 250 repaired

Risk. If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

33%repaired · 2015 Q3

Air bags

Recall 13V-405 · Sep 6, 2013 · 189,901 vehicles · 61,740 repaired

Risk. Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 11V-055 · Jan 27, 2011 · 32,291 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2011 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

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • 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 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Occupant Classification System FailurePE13021 · closed Sep 30, 2013
    Led to recall 13V-405
In owners' words

What Grand Vitara owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LLEVE MI AUTO A TRIANGLE SUZUKI EN LA AVE. 65 INF. KM 5.4 EN CAROLINA CON TELFONO [PHONE] YA QUE SOY EL CLIENTE # 29676 DEBIDO A QUE TENIA LAS LUZ DEL AIR BAG ENCENDIDA. LUEGO DE ELLOS REVISAR DICHO SUZUKI QUIEN TENIA EL TAG 5406 ENCONTRARON EL COGIN DEFECTUOSO CON CDIGO B1312. DONDE ELLOS FACTURAN…
Complaint 11073749 · Feb 20, 2018 · 38,826 miles
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA RECALLED APPROX. OCT. 2013. SUZUKI SENT A LETTER SAYING THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULD FIX WHEN AVAILABLE. IT'S BEEN 6 MONTHS. HOW LONG IS IT SUPPOSED TO TAKE TO MANUFACTURE THESE PARTS? DID THEIR PARTS SUPPLIERS GO BANKRUPT ALSO? DEALER NOW SELLS ANOTHER BRAND AND…
Complaint 10576273 · Apr 1, 2014
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. THE CONSUMER BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND OFF SINCE THE…
Complaint 10555603 · Dec 11, 2013

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