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Suzuki Grand VitaraModel year report

2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,913miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,913 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the occupant classification, 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalled approx. Oct. 2013. Suzuki sent a letter saying that parts were not available and would fix when available. It's been 6 months. How long is it supposed to take to manufacture these parts? Did their parts suppliers go bankrupt also? Dealer now sells another brand and doesn't seem to know (or care) anything about when this will be fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10576273, filed 2014-04

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number 11v055000 electrical system repair was performed; however, the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel made a loud squeaking and rattle noise while making a left or right turn. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic for inspection, which located the failure at the tension control pulley. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10534208, filed 2013-08, 72,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 38,826 miles.

0%0–100%10–2575%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,913 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2011201220132014420182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Grand Vitara · SUV AWDnot rated———4 · 18.5% risk
Grand Vitara · SUV RWDnot rated———4 · 19.1% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Grand Vitara RWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192522$3,050
Grand Vitara RWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192421$3,200
Grand Vitara 4WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192320$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121336,7502—22—Not enough data
20111135,9134—22—Not enough data
20102050,0005—21—Falling
20091442,0004—21—Not enough data
20084240,0002—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20075837,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200616146,3526—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004835,5002—18—Not enough data
20032950,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20024728,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20013852,7505—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20008559,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199910857,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Suzuki Grand Vitara model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (Grand Vitara, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,913 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 38,826 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.