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Expensive Suzuki Grand Vitara repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 15 repairs.
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Suzuki Grand Vitara repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (91%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

111600 mi

C $1000
Shock absorbers, shock mounts, tie-rod ends 

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

turbocharged 129hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

32020 mi

A $700
Sump gasket Rear engine seal 
51460 mi

A $2000
Engine light won't turn off. Glow plugs not working properly Timing belt changed for maintenance 

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

151400 mi

US $1100
EGR valve replaced 
168000 mi

US $1100
Catalytic converter replacement 

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

turbocharged 129hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD w/low range

54240 mi

$2000
Increasing noise from drivtrain. Problem was located to forward kardan. Got a used kardan from a wrecked vehicle and replaced the original one. (The mechanic meant it would be a lot of work to dismantle the kardan. Cheaper to replace) 

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

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

46500 mi

C $300
Oil pressure sensor blown, oil spoiled everywhere. 
48360 mi

C $1500
Coil springs broken, shock absorber worn 
51460 mi

C $1500
oxygen sensor blown. not replaced because Suzuki parts have become expensive in America since Suzuki is gone. supposed to be the main part of the ESP stability program. It doesn't work anymore, living with the problem, ESP light on forever. ABS Still works. I don't know if it was caused by the shop, but it happened the day after. They looked at it and they said it is not their fault. How can I prove something... 

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2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

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

95480 mi

US $600
Left ignition on all night. Dead dead battery. Tried jump start. Blew all electrics to the fuel system. From gas pedal fuel pump throttle body an 2 other items. It's running great now. A/C compressor replaced 
94240 mi

US $500
New a/c pump 
120280 mi

US $1400
Rebuild [transmission] 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual AWD

95000 mi

US $100
Repaired an exhaust system rattle due to failed hangers. Problem was easily repaired by replacing the three hangers and hardware with new parts. 
110000 mi

US $650
Replaced cracked headlight connectors and wiring 
111000 mi

US $250
Replaced defective thermostat, cleared codes. 
113000 mi

US $2400
The slave cylinder failed, which is inside the transmission housing on this car. While the transmission was down we replaced the clutch disk as well. Upon inspection the transmission had major damage, so it was replaced with a used one. 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

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

41540 mi

C $1000
Replaced Radiator after just passing the 60,000 km warranty. 
65100 mi

C $150
Air conditioner was dripping on the floor. Dealer removed the glove compartment tray and removed water.  
78120 mi

C $600
Heater not working. Dealer claimed it was an elect problem and charged over $700 to replace wire, lube blower motor and change resistor. Dealer replaced with used resistor and nothing else. Bought new resistor and installed myself. Fixed. Heater and Air Conditioner fan not working. Dealer put it through diagnosis tool, $100, but couldn't locate the problem. Ended up replacing blower resistor, worked for 5 minutes and failed again. 
52080 mi

C $1200
Heater was not functioning in some of the coldest days of the year. Blower fan and thermostat switch had to be replaced, very expensive! 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

135000 mi

US $6000
Mechanic said needed timing belts and head gaskets when traded, and that the work would cost $7000. Earlier had done a lot of electrical work and replaced the entire braking system, for a total of $6000. Not an ethical mechanic. 

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2002 Suzuki Vitara 4dr SUV

165-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

92000 mi

US $1687
front brakes replaced, brake linings replaced, entire exhaust system replaced 
92000 mi

US $400
I was on my 4th battery and found out that I needed a new alternator. Worked great until cold weather appeared. Won't start again, so its something else. 
94000 mi

US $850
Oil pan rusted out. Now I find that the entire undercarriage is rusted out. I had to replace the transmission lines and make numerous repairs to rocker panels. I was also told that the brake lines are rusty and will soon fail. 

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Suzuki Grand Vitara Expensive Problems

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