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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 161 total for the year
Median mileage
83,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the esp control module illuminated and the ABS braking control engaged after the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that the esp control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 58,010. Updated 01/24/12 the consumer stated when the electronic stability program light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10436740, filed 2011-11, 58,000 miles

“2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Consumer states concern with the failure of the esp (electronic stability program) module. The consumer stated the replacement unit is $3,000.00 plus installation and tax.”

NHTSA complaint #10325320, filed 2010-04

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010210%
2009321%
200812%
200632%

Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Air bags
50 complaints
Exterior lighting
30 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Seat belts
10 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Suspension
6 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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