What are the worst Suzuki Grand Vitara years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Suzuki Grand Vitara years are 1999, 2000, 2006 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2009, 2011, 2012.

Suzuki Grand Vitara: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1999, 2000, 2006

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2009, 2011, 2012

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2012solid year13 complaints · 2 recalls 2011solid year11 complaints · 4 recalls 201020 complaints · 5 recalls 2009solid year14 complaints · 4 recalls 200842 complaints · 2 recalls 200758 complaints · 3 recalls 2006worst year161 complaints · 6 recalls 200329 complaints · 4 recalls 200247 complaints · 4 recalls 200138 complaints · 6 recalls 2000worst year85 complaints · 5 recalls 1999worst year108 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.