2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 19%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 19% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 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“Headlight bulbs consistently fail. I have replaced bulbs 6 times over the lifetime of this vehicle. I live in a dark lighted area if my beams fail I may indeed crash into oncoming traffic or side woods. I have been using only highbeams due to the incidents. Pulled away clip it is melted replaced once.”
NHTSA complaint #10649577, filed 2014-10, 15,000 miles“Low beam headlights have been replaced 6 times now (on driver's side) and 5 times on passenger side. No other bulbs have had to be replaced, and I run with my foglights on, as I drive to work on graveyard shift. This has been ongoing and recurring since I bought the vehicle. Apparently the h7 bulb is the weakest bulb out there.”
NHTSA complaint #10376620, filed 2011-01, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019164Jan 1, 2001Service manual update: headlight bulb mounting.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 20 | 48% |
| 2007 | 16 | 28% |
| 2006 | 30 | 19% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
50 complaintsElectrical system
26 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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