2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Vitara years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. That ranks 14th out of 15 Grand Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 56,707 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 50% | 56,707 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 50,827 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 62,587 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Risk: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I see there is a recall on the 2013 suzuki grand viatara for "power train recall". However, when i put my vin in the system, it says it can't pull it up. I am entering the vin correctly. What do i do next?
The vitara has recalls for both my issues but only until 2011 mine is 2013 and has the same issues as previous models did. I moved from hot weather state to cold weather and when winter arrived, the airbag light turned on and now the car takes very long to start. Apparently previous models had…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated approximately five months ago. The contact drove the vehicle to suzuki del caribe in carolina, puerto rico where it was diagnosed that the sensor on the passenger side seat was faulty…
GOT A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL ON THE TRANS. SHIFTER SHAFT. IT SAID PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE SO I CALLED MY LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER AT [redacted] -THIS WAS 6 1/2 WEEKS AGO AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS YET AND WOULD CALL ME WHEN THEY GOT THEM. THEY SAY THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THEM? ARE THEY…
Other Suzuki Grand Vitara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 Grand Vitara | 13 | 2 |
| 2011 Grand Vitara | 11 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 20 | 5 |
| 2009 Grand Vitara | 14 | 4 |
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 42 | 2 |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 58 | 3 |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 161 | 6 |
| 2005 Grand Vitara | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Grand Vitara | 8 | 2 |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 29 | 4 |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 47 | 4 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 38 | 5 |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 85 | 4 |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 108 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Vitara model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.