Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki Grand Vitara

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Suzuki Grand Vitara repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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Suzuki Grand Vitara body repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

15500 mi Doors adjustment, inside and outside mechanisms 

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

1860 mi Squeek in the drivers seat stuck cd on changer 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

6400 mi Replaced overhead panel to fix a rattle. 
8318 mi (1) Steering wheel squeaking Lube intermediate shaft as per TS 02-04207 (2)Replace torn L/F inner door body frame weatherstrip. 
56000 mi Harmonic vibration at highway speed. Evidently common for GVs. First time, the dealership tightened a loose exhaust shield and said it was fixed. It was not.  

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

22320 mi Warranty replacement of corroded alloy rim. Warranty claim to repair stretched leather on front seats is still pending. Leather bottom cushion cover on front seats stretched immediately after purchase/delivery. Suzuki Canada and dealership are pondering resolution. Required sending registered let 
22940 mi Front seats sent to car upholstery shop to have bottom panels restretched and padding added. 
67580 mi Inside rear view mirror keeps falling off. Problem started when windshield was replaced. Three attempts to fix it have failed. 
22000 mi Driver's seat was loose/creaking. Dealer applied a new "bolt kit" to resolve the problem, which was a know issue and the subject of a service bulletin. 
5897 mi Front chrome grille discolored-- Replaced under warranty 
27000 mi Clear coat coming off all four wheels. 
30000 mi Clear coat coming off wheels. 4 new wheels installed under warranty. 
3000 mi Weather stripping on seam inside rear tire well on passenger side came loose. Dealer cleaned surfaces and reglued stripping. 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

11160 mi Factory Mags started to peel. Had the Mags replaced but the dealership had to order another set of 4 as the installer scratched each new mag wheel as he was putting the valve stems in. 

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Suzuki Grand Vitara Body Problems

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