2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought this car used one year ago and have had to change the low beam lights twice and now they are out again. At night I drive with the high beams on and they are so weak no one can tell. Last month the engine started surging making the car try to take off wether in neutral, park or drive. I…”
filed Apr 1, 2023
“Tl* the contacts owns a 2006 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the instrument cluster failed to provide the speedometer reading, fuel gauge reading, and abs reading. The contact took the vehicle to germain toyota of naples (13315 tamiami trl n, naples, fl 34110, (888) 722-4941) to be…”
filed Dec 31, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suzuki: correction of the terminal layout of an ignition switch illustration. Referencing the service manual for the terminal layout of the ignition switch described in the ignition switch inspection in section 9c, the…
TB-35-08130 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2011Dtc c1230 (transfer actuator circuit malfunction) detecting condition and troubleshooting. *nj
0808177 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2007
Electrical System problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 6 | 30% |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 10 | 24% |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 12 | 21% |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 8 | 28% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.