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#BS-2005-SUZGRA-73562005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Based on reports from 2 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (1 reports).
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control Module Issues
Electrical System:ignition:anti Theft:control Module complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:anti theft:control module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
2
Class avg
546
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Frequently Asked Questions
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