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2013 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-187 the manufacturer reports only 13% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 13%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems

4 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 bags20
Power train20
Electrical system10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

2 recalls

2013 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 →

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

2013 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

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Grand Vitara owners report

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

THE VITARA HAS RECALLS FOR BOTH MY ISSUES BUT ONLY UNTIL 2011 MINE IS 2013 AND HAS THE SAME ISSUES AS PREVIOUS MODELS DID. I MOVED FROM HOT WEATHER STATE TO COLD WEATHER AND WHEN WINTER ARRIVED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT TURNED ON AND NOW THE CAR TAKES VERY LONG TO START. APPARENTLY PREVIOUS MODELS HAD…
Complaint 11062995 · Jan 16, 2018 · 62,587 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SUZUKI DEL CARIBE IN CAROLINA, PUERTO RICO WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WAS FAULTY…
Complaint 11000786 · Jun 23, 2017 · 50,827 miles

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