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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

69440 mi

C $130

alternator seized up, had to take it off and replace it with a rebuilt one and replaced the alternator belt/waterpump belt.

21000 mi	The blower motor for the HVAC quit. It was covered by TSB 07 03296 but I did not know that until after it quit. The dealer had the parts and I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. I took a copy of the TSB with me and it seemed to help the technician.
95000 mi	Recall on passengers side front seat cushion. The device that senses weight didn't work.

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77000 mi

Battery replaced under battery warranty

110000 mi

US $650

Replaced cracked headlight connectors and wiring

20000 mi

Air conditioner had mold smell because recycle air was constantly used.

43000 mi US $30	4th time replacing front headlamps!!
47000 mi US $31	Now getting about 1 month on headlight lamps before burnout

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63000 mi

Passenger side window broken. Heater making ungodly noise.

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24800 mi

Tires destroyed by faulty wheel alignment from factory. Wheel alignment done at no charge. But im out the cost of a set of tires !!!!!!

1220 mi	Replace outside air temperature sensor
27000 mi	Passenger side heated seat not working.
30000 mi	Passenger side heated seat not working. Switch parts ordered 10/24/2008.
32000 mi	Replaced heated seat switch , but seat was working again after owner replaced battery due to a shorted cell. Dealer changed anti-freeze that was missed at 30,000 mile service.
56000 mi	headlamp wiring loose
103000 mi US $30	drivers side headlamp low beam

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!

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.

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25000 mi	The blower motor for heating and air conditioning units no longer functioned. The diagnosis by service was faulty blower motor. Blower motor was replaced at no cost due to 3 - 36,000 warranty.
40600 mi	I had to replace one halogen headlight low beam.