2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 16%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 16% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The headlights, parking lights and brake lights burn out constantly. Major safety hazard. I have had to replace the headlights, parking lights and brake lights every 3-4 months for the 3 1/2 years we have this vehicle. Very careful with bulb handling and installation. Bulb connections appear to be burned and melted.”
NHTSA complaint #11322476, filed 2020-04, 135,000 miles“I have a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. I have changed the driver's side low beam bulb four times and the passenger's side two times. I recently replaced the fan motor twice and the resistor once. I had to replaced the erg after my check engine light came on. Now they are saying there is exhaust in my coolant system. The only part the warranty cover was one fan motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10669736, filed 2015-01, 70,000 miles“Headlights constantly burn out. I have to change the low beams every couple of months and I am beyond tired of it. Suzuki knows that this is an issue, but refuses to issue a recall to fix it. I will never buy another Suzuki vehicle again. They aren't even selling them in the us, so I guess I won't have to worry about getting another one.”
NHTSA complaint #10515040, filed 2013-06, 140,000 miles“My car can't seem to just blow 1 headlight , both go out at same time taking with it a small light as well. I have had the car for a little over 2 years and this is the second occurrence where the same thing has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10743490, filed 2015-07, 104,000 miles“I lost both my headlights at the same time. The fog lights automatically came on, but by the next morning I had neither. Fog lights finally returned. Every time I hit a bump in the road the interior lights come on and off. I have to make sure when I exit my car the interior light goes off as I have had to turn it off manually as not to run my battery down. I received a recall notice regarding air bag and electrical but I feel there is more going on in the electrical . It cost me over a $100 last time for the headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #10556304, filed 2013-12, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10035464Feb 1, 2011Suzuki: correction of the terminal layout of an ignition switch illustration. Referencing the service manual for the terminal layout of the ignition switch described in the…
- 10022791Sep 27, 2007Dtc c1230 (transfer actuator circuit malfunction) detecting condition and troubleshooting.
- 10019163Jan 1, 2001Service manual update: cranking system wiring diagram.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 6 | 30% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 10 | 24% |
| 2007 | 12 | 21% |
| 2006 | 26 | 16% |
| 2004 | 2 | 25% |
| 2003 | 8 | 28% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
50 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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