Grand Vitara
Suzuki Grand Vitara: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeSuzuki
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2000–2026
New registrations (EU)2000–2022
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Suzuki Vitara – Fourth generation2015–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | LY |
| Production | March 2015 – present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Global C platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L K10C Boosterjet I3-T 1.4 L K14C Boosterjet I4-T 1.6 L M16A I4 Petrol hybrid 1.4 L K14D Boosterjet I4-T MHEV 1.5 L K15C Dualjet I4 HEV Diesel 1.6 L FCA D16AA DDiS I4-TD |
| Electric motor | MHEV: WA06B DC synchronous Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) HEV: PB03A AC synchronous Motor Generator Unit (MGU) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (1.0 and 1.6) 6-speed manual (1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 diesel) 6-speed automatic (1.0, 1.4 and 1.6) 6-speed DCT "TCSS" (1.6 diesel AWD) 6-speed automated manual "AGS" (1.5) |
| Drivetrain | 48V SHVS mild hybrid 140V strong hybrid |
| Battery | 6Ah Lithium-ion (HEV) 8Ah Lithium-ion (MHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Length | 4,175 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Hungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki) China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki) (2015–2018) |
| Designer | Kosei Iwasaki, Toshinobu Ishida, Kanae Ito, Kazuhisa Takayanagi and Yoshitaka Uchiyama |
Suzuki Vitara – Third generation2005–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | JT |
| Production | 2005–2017 (extended production continued for some markets until 2019) |
| Body styles | 3/5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L M16A I4 2.0 L J20A I4 2.4 L J24B I4 2.7 L H27A V6 3.2 L GM N32A V6 Diesel 1.9 L Renault F9Q I4 DDiS turbo-diesel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin 03-72LE automatic 5-speed Aisin TB-50LS automatic (V6 only) |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 2,440 mm 5-door: 2,640 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Assembly | Japan: Iwata, Shizuoka Indonesia: Bekasi, West Java (SIM) Iran: Binalud, Razavi Khorasan (IKCO) Ecuador: Quito, Pichincha (GM Ecuador) |
Suzuki Vitara – Second generation1998–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | FT / GT |
| Production | 1998–2005 |
| Model years | 1999–2005 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 3 and 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Petrol 1.6 L G16B I4 2.0 L J20A I4 2.5 L H25A V6 Diesel 2.0 L Mazda RF/RFM I4 TD 2.0 L PSA RHW/RHZ HDi I4 turbo-diesel |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Aisin 03-72LE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3-door: 2,200 mm 5-door: 2,480 mm |
| Length | 3-door: 3,810 mm |
| Width | 3-door: 1,695 mm |
| Class | Mini SUV (2 and 3-door) Compact SUV (5-door) |
| Assembly | Japan: Iwata, Shizuoka (Iwata Plant) Canada: Ingersoll, Ontario (CAMI Automotive) Indonesia: Bekasi (Suzuki Indomobil Motor) Argentina: Alvear, Santa Fe (General Motors de Argentina) Ecuador: Quito, Pichincha (GM Ecuador) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2010 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +7 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2009–2013 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2010 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 3.2 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2004–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2001–2008 | 2.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| +7 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1586 cm³ | 78 kW (106 PS) | 1482 kg | 189–195 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 2393 cm³ | 122 kW (166 PS) | 1521–1536 kg | 201–219 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 2393 cm³ | 124 kW (169 PS) | 1644–1659 kg | 204–225 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Diesel | 1870 cm³ | 95 kW (129 PS) | 1604–1729 kg | 174–179 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 1995 cm³ | – | 1580–1623 kg | 199–210 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2013 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 81 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,586–2,393 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 78–124 kW (106–169 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,482–1,729 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,440–2,640 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 123 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Lights | 83 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Electrical system | 80 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 67 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 49 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 46 | 2000, 2001, 2006 |
| Brakes | 43 | 2000, 2002, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 37 | 2000, 2006, 2007 |
| Steering | 33 | 2000, 2001, 2006 |
| Suspension | 28 | 2000, 2001, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2013: 556 complaints, 50 with a crash and 11 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.