{"id":44630,"date":"2021-10-06T01:57:44","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T08:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=44630"},"modified":"2023-09-15T04:39:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T11:39:38","slug":"suzuki-grand-vitara-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/suzuki-grand-vitara-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Suzuki Grand Vitara Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_dc2f75-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_dc2f75-cb qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-8ed4f5  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-3a6eb6\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e927df-e1\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e927df-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e927df-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_e927df-e1 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e927df-e1\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Suzuki Grand Vitaras are generally considered inexpensive SUVs in the used car market.<\/li><li>In terms of reliability, the 2013 model received a near-perfect reliability score from Cars.com. There were also testimonies from owners that claimed their Grand Vitaras developed little to no issues.<\/li><li>Still, the model had its issues, which included burnt-out headlights, A\/C condenser fan failure, oil leaks, and airbag sensor malfunctions.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/suzuki\/grand-vitara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Suzuki Grand Vitara\">Suzuki Grand Vitara<\/a> is a compact SUV made from 1997 to 2008. The Grand Vitara had two generations, one which ran from 1997 to 2000, while the other was produced from 2001 to 2017. The third generation Vitara was unveiled in 2015 with the &ldquo;Grand&rdquo; prefix removed. The Grand Vitara was available in two-door and three-door variants with either a four or six-cylinder engine. Grand Vitara owners could also choose between gasoline or diesel engines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Suzuki Grand Vitara has already aged substantially, the 1997 to 2008 models only retain around 15 to 20% of their original value. While its 2008 to 2013 models have retained around 20% to 35% of their value. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autopadre.com\/depreciation-curves\/suzuki-grand-vitara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"AutoPadre.com\">AutoPadre.com<\/a> predicts that a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara will depreciate at a rate of only 11% in the next five years. This makes used Suzuki Grand Vitaras inexpensive in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used car\">used car<\/a> market. Depending on how they fare in terms of reliability, they can be a fantastic deal for people looking for a used compact SUV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"suzuki grand vitara sideshot\" class=\"wp-image-44640\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/suzuki-grand-vitara-sideshot.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a good, reliable compact SUV made from 1997 to 2008.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara Reliable?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, RepairPal can&rsquo;t give the Suzuki Grand Vitara a comprehensive reliability score because it lacks data. However, based on customer testimonials, most owners are satisfied with the Grand Vitara&rsquo;s overall reliability. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/suzuki-grand_vitara-2013\/consumer-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Cars.com\">Cars.com<\/a> even gave the 2013 model of the Suzuki Grand Vitara a near-perfect reliability score of 4.7 out of 5.0.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several owners on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/suzuki\/grand-vitara\/2007\/review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Edmunds.com\">Edmunds.com<\/a> also praised the Grand Vitara for its reliability. One owner said that &ldquo;reliability has never been an issue.&rdquo; Many owners echo that they&rsquo;ve similarly had little to no issues at all. There were a select few who had problems during their years of use, but these involved parts that received regular wear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suzuki Grand Vitara Common Problems&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the Suzuki Grand Vitara has received many positive owner reviews, there are also numerous reports of problems with this SUV. Luckily, most of these issues are minor and are easily repaired.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"2013 suzuki grand vitara\" class=\"wp-image-44641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2013-suzuki-grand-vitara.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Some owners of 2000-2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara have reported that their low beam headlights tended to burn out prematurely. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Suzuki_Grand_Vitara_1.6_GLX_2013_(15229031585).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"order_242\">order_242<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Headlight Burning Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 222 reports of owners having this problem in Grand Vitara models made from 2000 to 2002, and models from 2006 to 2013. The low beam headlights tend to burn out prematurely and as a result, owners have resorted to using the vehicle&rsquo;s high beams, which is dangerous as these can blind drivers in the opposite lane. One owner of a 2009 model claims to have replaced his low beam bulbs four times since he bought his vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premature headlight wear is typically caused by the vehicle&rsquo;s electrical system giving the bulb more power than necessary, causing it to burn hotter and brighter than necessary. Suzuki hasn&rsquo;t issued a recall and owners had to pay for replacement headlights themselves. This can be quite troublesome, because there doesn&rsquo;t seem to be a fix for this issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All vehicles are required to have working headlights when they&rsquo;re on the road at night. Driving without headlights can endanger the driver and anyone on the road. RepairPal recommends that owners use high-quality headlight bulbs when replacing their bulbs to help extend the bulb&rsquo;s life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight-bulb\/suzuki\/grand-vitara?&amp;sort=price-high\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlight bulbs\">headlight bulbs<\/a> for the Suzuki Grand Vitara cost around $10 to $40.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The new special edition Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ-T&hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/hE0ggfwq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/hE0ggfwq\">pic.twitter.com\/hE0ggfwq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Suzuki Press Office (@SuzukiPress) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SuzukiPress\/status\/155199150743502849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"January 6, 2012\">January 6, 2012<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A\/C Condenser Fan Failure&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A vehicle&rsquo;s A\/C system functions by passing a refrigerant through the condenser, where it&rsquo;s cooled and turned back into a liquid. This cold refrigerant is used to cool the air inside the cabin. But since the Grand Vitara&rsquo;s condenser fan has been reported to fail, the refrigerant is unable to get cold and absorb the heat inside the cabin. The condenser fan is important because it&rsquo;s responsible for blowing air through the condenser&rsquo;s radiator-like surface and removing the heat from the refrigerant. Without the condenser fan, the Vitara&rsquo;s A\/C system is still able to blow air into the cabin, but the air won&rsquo;t be cold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 89 Suzuki Grand Vitara owners reported this problem for their 1999 to 2011 models.&nbsp; To fix this problem, owners must simply replace their faulty condenser fan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oil Leak Around Timing Chain Gasket&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eighty-nine owners have reported oil leaks and a loud ticking noise coming from their Grand Vitara&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/timing-chain\/suzuki\/grand-vitara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"timing chain\">timing chain<\/a>. Timing chains and their corresponding tensioner are typically submerged in oil in a separate chamber located at the side of the engine block. Both parts are likely to wear out and malfunction without oil lubricating them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to access the timing chain gasket on the Suzuki Grand Vitara, mechanics need to remove the engine from the engine bay. This process is typically labor-intensive and costly for owners. This problem has been reported to occur in the 1999 to 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 2.7 oil leak\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wfQ1j76AKBw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air Bag Sensor Malfunction&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners have reported that the air bags of the 2006 to 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara don&rsquo;t deploy after an accident. This is caused by a faulty front-seat air bag sensor. The sensor is supposed to detect whether an adult or child is occupying the seat, and will disable the airbag if the passenger is a child or if there isn&rsquo;t a passenger. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/car-recalls-defects\/suzuki-grand-vitara-kizashi-recall-airbag-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Consumer Reports\">Consumer Reports<\/a>, the faulty sensor can also cause the air bag to deploy when it&rsquo;s not supposed to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem is caused by the leather seat upholstery, which can shrink over time because of exposure to high humidity and temperatures. As a result, Suzuki has recalled certain 2006 to 2013 Grand Vitara models.&nbsp;<br>If you&rsquo;re looking to buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara, you should ask if the owner has resolved the air bag issue. Overall, owners don&rsquo;t need to worry about the Suzuki Grand Vitara, because it has no major problems. Most of its issues are easily fixed and don&rsquo;t involve major components like the engine or transmissions, which are the ones that are most expensive to repair. Are you thinking about buying a Suzuki Grand Vitara? We hope learning about its common problems can help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Suzuki Grand Vitara is a compact SUV made from 1997 to 2008. 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