2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 161 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4% of the 161 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 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.
“Low beam headlights frequently burn out airbag seat sensor twice changed, now it is out of warranty. Check engine light turns on frequently. Ac blows hot air suddenly. Power steering plastic tensioner may break out. Rear wheel cover impact wiil dent backdoor.”
NHTSA complaint #10353604, filed 2010-09, 59,000 miles“After purchasing this vehicle new in september 2006, it has been in the service dept of phil long Suzuki 9 times in an 8 month period. The heater inside the Suzuki Grand Vitara xsport works intermittently and the service dept has no idea how to fix it. I've been caught in 4 blizzards here in colorado with 2 babies in the car and no heater! The Suzuki corporation refuses to make things right! The district manager, mike wetstone has been nothing but rude and refuses to help with this matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191985, filed 2007-05, 1,800 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger side headlights continued to malfunction and both headlights were replaced at least ten times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that they could not find an issue with the headlight unit. The contact also stated that the blower to the defroster also malfunctioned. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10499545, filed 2013-02, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH with the air conditioner activated, the blower motor malfunctioned, causing the windshield to become foggy in colder weather. The contact had to wipe the windshield down with a towel for visibility. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised that the blower motor could not be repaired but required replacement. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 64,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10500152, filed 2013-02, 64,100 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. While driving approximately 55 MPH she noticed that the blower motor was not working for the air conditioner. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for the failure. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test and replaced the blower motor. The contact stated that 2 years later the heater blower was not working. The mechanic that previously replaced the blower motor performed the second diagnostic test and stated that the blower motor needed to be replaced again. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 104,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10375060, filed 2011-01Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
50 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
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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