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Suzuki Grand Vitara: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 14 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara on record, 2008 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about exterior lighting). 2006 has the most recall campaigns (6). 2002 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (9).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2013 2 4 0 POWER TRAIN 20 MPG
2012 2 13 2 AIR BAGS 20 MPG
2011 4 11 1 AIR BAGS 20 MPG
2010 5 20 0 AIR BAGS 20 MPG
2009 4 14 0 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20 MPG
2008 2 40 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19 MPG
2007 3 40 2 AIR BAGS 19 MPG
2006 6 40 4 AIR BAGS 19 MPG
2005 1 1 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 MPG
2004 2 8 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18 MPG
2003 4 29 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 MPG
2002 4 40 9 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 MPG
2001 6 40 7 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 MPG
2000 5 40 6 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara

Questions

Which Suzuki Grand Vitara year has the most complaints?
Of 14 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara on record, 2008 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about exterior lighting).
Which Suzuki Grand Vitara year has the most recalls?
2006 has the most recall campaigns (6).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.