2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 20 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags; the 2011 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2019
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The vehicle is confronting problems with the air bags security systems in motion. We understand that this is an extremely dangerous circumstance, which deserves a detailed investigation.. Due to the information we have received, this vehicle has been the subject of investigations that have not been notified to us. Recalls may have been ordered.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2020
“When I buy the car in between 2 week ago it hace the airbag turn on and the pass too when I ask a mechanic who speacilized in suzuki he said that it need to go to a desler of suzuki because the problem is from fabric and the car never was in a accident”Owner report · Air Bags · Mar 2020
“The gps was recalled on the navi system. I have a 765 navi system and have not received the recall. I do not know who to contact. The gps got so hot that it stopped working and had to take it out of the vehicle.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2020
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“Takata recall while I was driving the car on the highway suddenly starts overheating without any warning and it has happened once a year within the last two years.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2019
“Previous recall repair by dealer in 2014 (recall id code "vd") has failed again. This time dealer will not guarantee the work performed since it was done almost 5 years ago. Part alone is $500 (passenger occupancy sensor mat). Original recall notice and dealer receipt from 2014 is attached. Suspect root cause of failure not found or addressed in repair. Failure mode and trouble code (dtc b1312) are same as before. (air bag and passenger seat belt reminder light remain on).”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2019
“I had been problems with the front headlights, I had two tickets as results of this problems. I had replaced them at least 6 times a year. Also a lot of problems with the heat and cooling. I recently replace all the components from pump, radiator,thermostat and the last one heating cord more $4000.00 for a 2010. Make no sense at all. And the worst is that we do not have any support from the zusuki. Bad purchases on this car.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2015
“Changed low beam head lights last year. Both went out again at exact same time when starting. Lights don't due that saw a bulletin about a switch or modulator, looking for a recall & don't know if it's the lights only or a switch. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2015
“Having trouble with low beam head lamp not working have replace bulbs more then once. Owners on internet are having the same problems. Dealer will not fix problem. I almost got in a accident due to someone thought I was a motor cycle. Many owners have complained but nothing has been done. Owners also have been pulled over and been given tickets for problem. Please help. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver's side air bag warning light would intermittently illuminate when there was movement in the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver seat cushion needed to be replaced. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v405000 (air bags) which specified the failure that the vehicle was exhibiting but on the passenger side. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 26,276.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2014
“2010 suzuki grand vitara. Consumer writes in regards to tension adjuster pulley recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he received a recall stating the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt was improperly manufactured. The consumer paid for the part and had his local mechanic to replace the defective part. Customer service, informed the consumer suzuki would not reimburse him for the incurred cost. The consumer was also informed, the parts were not available regarding the air bag recall. *jb updated 01/21/15.*jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2014
Recalls - 5 campaigns
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRING BREAKS, THE DRIVE BELT WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND CAN SLIP, CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. OR THE DRIVE BELT COULD COME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INCREASE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATION TO RISE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, OR CAN CAUSE THE CHARGING LIGHT TO COME ON, WHICH CAN LEAD TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
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Is the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.