2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 160 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR RELEASED FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 10436780 — filed 11/22/2011
“AT APX. 10000 MILES, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH THE CAR, AND DID NOT GO OUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10426813 — filed 09/22/2011
“MY SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006, HAS ERROR CODE B1312 WHICH IS A FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE…”NHTSA complaint 10406459 — filed 06/09/2011
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara: 23 of 160 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have in total?
160 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
