2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara seats problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A hot day or any bag weighing over 5 lbs. Will trigger the passenger seat sensor for the air bag. The only way to stop this problem is to permanently buckle the passenger seatbelt. *tr”
filed Jul 7, 2013
“The sensor built into the passenger seat that controls the airbag is defective. The fix is a $2000 total seat replacement. Unacceptable. The car thinks a door or hatch is open and turns the overhead light on and off all the time. Another sensor. You have to be houdini to install a bulb in the front…”
filed Apr 22, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 1 | 1% |
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.