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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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Chart based on 194 repairs.
Suzuki Grand Vitara suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 16 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 |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 5000 mi | Intermittent long crank time before engine would start. Dealer replaced ignition components and problem fixed under warranty. Also had leaking rear shocks replaced. |
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 50400 mi $750 |
Steering rack leaking |
| 57540 mi $200 |
noise in suspension. rubbers changed |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed manual AWD w/low range
| 3782 mi | Steering wheel position sensor lost its calibration making ESP system freaking out. |
| 48360 mi C $1500 |
Coil springs broken, shock absorber worn |
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 55180 mi C $150 |
Rear wheel bearings noisy, replaced under Lubrico warranty |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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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