Suzuki Grand Vitara

2006 only

176 classified complaints 4 recalls

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have 176 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 57,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Suzuki Grand Vitara report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 72 complaints

Median onset: 57,500 miles. 1.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 37 complaints

Median onset: 69,944 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 7 complaints

Median onset: 41,400 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Blower motor and blend-door actuators · Heating and A/C 6 complaints

Median onset: 64,100 miles.

Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 5 complaints

Median onset: 12,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 32,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Suzuki Grand Vitara report for every year and full specs/safety data.