2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
The 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, potentially affecting up to 801 vehicles.
Recall 05V452000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
| 801 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY WIFE HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND WALKED INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM HER PARENT'S HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED THE DOORS HAD AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED HER OUT, SHE HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO BRING AN EXTRA KEY. LUCKILY SHE DIDN'T HAVE OUR DAUGHTER WITH HER OR SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN LOCKED INSIDE. WE JUST FIGURED IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC ANTI-THEFT PROGRAM, BUT DIDN'T REALIZE OTHERS WERE HAVING PROBLEMS. FROM NOW ON, WE JUST MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE KEYS ON US, OR ROLL THE WINDOW IF THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING WHEN YOU STEP OUT OF IT EVEN JUST FOR A SECOND. *NM
MY WIFE HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND WALKED INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM HER PARENT'S HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED THE DOORS HAD AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED HER OUT, SHE HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO BRING AN EXTRA KEY. LUCKILY SHE DIDN'T HAVE OUR DAUGHTER WITH HER OR SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN LOCKED INSIDE. WE JUST FIGURED IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC ANTI-THEFT PROGRAM, BUT DIDN'T REALIZE OTHERS WERE HAVING PROBLEMS. FROM NOW ON, WE JUST MAKE SURE WE HAVE THE KEYS ON US, OR ROLL THE WINDOW IF THE VEHICLE IS STILL RUNNING WHEN YOU STEP OUT OF IT EVEN JUST FOR A SECOND. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1208085 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE, A/C WIRING DIAGRAM CORRECTION GRAND VITARA SQ625W/XL-7 JA627 *SC
1602106 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON; DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0456 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED). *TT
0503057 — TIRES
TIRE PRESSURE SPECIFICATION CHANGE. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 106 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 56 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 63 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 37 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 11 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA (current)
- 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 230 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 86 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 54 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 24 complaints
- 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 33 complaints
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