Reliability
Suzuki

Grand Vitara Xl-7 (2006)

2006 · Compact SUV · 1 engine
28 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
7 Crash Reports
View all 5 generations of the Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 → Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

Not rated

NHTSA's production counts do not cover this model well enough to compare it with similar vehicles. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Safety Systems: 10 owner complaints
Steering: 5 owner complaints

Alternatives in Compact SUV

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 complaints?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the steering and the electrical system.

Is the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 have?

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7.

What should I check before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the steering and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Grand Vitara Xl-7 have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 28 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

© 2026 The Weekly Driver