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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
62,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,700 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 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara. While driving, the instrument panel gauges failed to provide accurate readings, and the engine, ABS, asp, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11203901, filed 2019-04, 113,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201119%
2009214%
200812%
200735%
2006106%
2004113%
20021021%
2001513%
200089%
19991615%

Other parts of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology