2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006

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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

11000 mi Fixed two wires that came loose on steering control module for the ESP. Under warranty 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

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

14260 mi

C $270
noticed left rear shock absorber was leaking, despite vehicle only having 23,000 original km's and garaged, vehicle is a 2006 and is 12 years old, replaced both rear shock absorbers using OE Suzuki parts 
52700 mi

C $325
Power steering, replacement of pulley, belt tension, part no.49160-77e01. 
90520 mi

C $545
Two steering links replaced 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

29000 mi

US $75
A line from the power steering unit to rack and pinion began to leak. The fitting at the end of the line was leaking and it was a metal line. Corrective action taken at shop - none. The cost was too high. Used a strong sealant to stop leak. 
50000 mi unknown problem with steering, possibly rack and pinion 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

11780 mi After the new mags were installed, developed a shimmy in the steering wheel most noticeable between 100-120 Kph. Dealer overtightened lug nuts pulling hard on the hub causing the shimmy. Some lug nuts cut off and all new studs and lug nuts installed. 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-door

4-cylinder manual 4WD

47560 mi When starting EPS light and 4n/H/L symbols flickers at -2Celsius. After restart EPS warning gone. Dealer denies common problem. Don't know about TBS. No repair yet. (due to repair cost EPS actuator.) 

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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Suspension Problems

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