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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara electrical system problems

The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 29 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

29

Electrical System complaints

13%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Grand Vitara electrical system complaints by model year29 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 8 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 29 complaints2007: 13 complaints2008: 11 complaints2009: 6 complaints2010: 8 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints
Grand Vitara electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

WE HAVE HAD SEVERE HEADLIGHT ISSUES WITH THIS 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA SINCE WE PURCHASED IT. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS CONTINUE TO MELT EVEN AFTER BEING REPLACED 3 TIMES! THE DEALERSHIP OR SUZUKI MOTORS HAVE BEEN OF ANY HELP AND OFFER ZERO ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROBLEM. A QUICK SEARCH…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 2, 2012 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.