2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
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 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I just purchased this vehicle new and it does have recalls and I had I am trying to find out if the recalls have been repaired or still need done please thank you”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2019
“Lleve mi auto a triangle suzuki en la ave. 65 inf. Km 5.4 en carolina con telfono 787-776-3023 ya que soy el cliente # 29676 debido a que tenia las luz del air bag encendida. Luego de ellos revisar dicho suzuki quien tenia el tag 5406 encontraron el cogin defectuoso con cdigo b1312. Donde ellos facturan la cantidad de $267.00 por la reparacin del mismo. Tengo entendido que la vitara tiene un recall debido a air bags. Podran orientarme al respecto.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2017
“I have almost 27,400 miles on my truck and the tires are dry rotted which they shouldnt be like that I do not drive far at all I am a very unsatisfied customer the tire sizes are p225 70 r16. *js”Owner report · Tires · May 2014
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“2011 suzuki grand vitara recalled approx. Oct. 2013. Suzuki sent a letter saying that parts were not available and would fix when available. It's been 6 months. How long is it supposed to take to manufacture these parts? Did their parts suppliers go bankrupt also? Dealer now sells another brand and doesn't seem to know (or care) anything about when this will be fixed. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number 11v055000 electrical system repair was performed; however, the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel made a loud squeaking and rattle noise while making a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic for inspection, which located the failure at the tension control pulley. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2013
“Front passenger side floor holds water when air conditioner is on and the inside floor is starting to rust this is of no fault of my own this is a defect. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2013
“2011 suzuki grand vitara. Consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice and air bag malfunction during an accident. *smd the consumer stated he/she received a recall notice regarding a defect with the air bags. The consumer began having problems with the air bag light on and off since the vehicle was purchased in 2012. However, the consumer was involved in a front end collision, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. During the accident, none of the airbags deployed.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2013
“Brown daub dealership knows of this recall and they refuse to honor this recall there phone number is 484-298-0000. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2011
“This is an update to an earlier complaint #10425314. The vehicle is a 2011, not a 2012 as indicated in above reference number. Thank you. *tt”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jun 2011
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 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 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 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara have open recalls?
4 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.