Suzuki Grand Vitara problems and complaints, 2010 to 2012

44 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recalls across 3 model years, 2010 to 2012. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

44complaints
5recalls
2reported crashes
1reported fires
0reported injuries

Which Suzuki Grand Vitara years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Our read	Most reported
2012	13	2	1	Few red flags	Airbags
2011	11	4	1	Few red flags	Airbags
2010	20	5	0	Few red flags	Airbags

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 31 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Airbags & seat belts10 (32%)
Other systems9 (29%)
Electrical & infotainment6 (19%)
Engine & powertrain3 (10%)
Steering, suspension & tires2 (6%)

Recalls (5)

Safety · 19V187000 · Mar 2019 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Transmission · 17V085000 · Feb 2017 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 13V405000 · Sep 2013 · model years 2010, 2011
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Electrical system · 11V055000 · Jan 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
Safety · 10V392000 · Sep 2010 · model year 2010
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.