2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 59,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bag” (56% of reports).
- 50air bags complaints
- 59,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $2,950typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 28 of 50 complaints (56%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 20 of 50 complaints (40%)
- Sensor front: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara at $2,950, and half of them between $2,950 and $3,000.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Suzuki Grand Vitara air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Grand Vitara | 2 | 50% | 56,707 |
| 2012 Grand Vitara | 7 | 54% | 46,000 |
| 2011 Grand Vitara | 4 | 36% | 38,826 |
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 10 | 50% | 44,143 |
| 2009 Grand Vitara | 3 | 21% | 21,500 |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 12 | 29% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 19 | 33% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 50 | 31% | 59,500 |
| 2004 Grand Vitara | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% | 15,100 |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% | 82,000 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 6 | 16% | 85,000 |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 6 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 12 | 11% | 78,881 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seats
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Air bags
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light was constantly illuminated while the doors were securely closed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front passengerâs side occupant…
I was involved in a front end collision where i t-boned another vehicle and my 2006 suzuki grand vitara became immobilized because the impact was so hard that the driveline broke. But the driver airbag did not deploy at all!
My 2006 suzuki grand vitara has blown at least 4 head lights since i bought the vehicle. Suzuki says that there is a problem with the transistor to the lights,in that it gives too much power to the lights, thus causing it to blow prematurely. They have not issued a recall, suzuki needs to do…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitaras have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about air bags for the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (31% of the 161 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara air bags?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 59,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,950 (half paid between $2,950 and $3,000), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 28 of 50 complaints, followed by “passenger seat” (20).
See all 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems or air bags problems across all Grand Vitara years.