Suzuki Grand Vitara years to avoid
The Suzuki Grand Vitara years to avoid are 2006, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2002, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
879
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
1999–2013
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Grand Vitara years to avoid
Every Grand Vitara year
Common questions
What are the worst Suzuki Grand Vitara years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Vitara years to avoid are 2006, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2002, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Grand Vitara years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Suzuki Grand Vitara have?
Across all model years, the Grand Vitara has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 879 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.