2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Safety Overview
The 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seats
- Steering:hydraulic power assist system
- Air bags
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as 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.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for SUZUKI GRAND VITARA owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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.
NHTSA Recall 19V187000: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V667000: Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
NHTSA Recall 13V405000: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7...
BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 10V250000: BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.