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2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
21%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
61,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 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.

“When car was initially started, after few minutes of warm up time, heat was activated and no heat was dispersed. Began driving, despite no heat. Within 1 mile traveling less that 15 MPH, the temparature gage increased to the highest level, still without heat in car. (picture 1) as speed increased, temperature gage rapidly fluctuated and esp warning lights illuminated on dash. (picture 2) pulled off highway immediately following warning lights, engine found to be smoking. …”

NHTSA complaint #10950047, filed 2017-02, 87,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010210%
2009321%
200812%
200632%

Other parts of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
2 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