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Reliability Database
Suzuki

Grand Vitara

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
5 Generations
19 Engines Rated
538 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
9 recommended 9 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
3 engines
84 complaints 🔥 2
Unknown ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
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2001 2001
3 engines
53 complaints
2.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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2002 2002
4 engines
50 complaints 🔥 3
2.5L 6-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
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2003 2003
4 engines
29 complaints 🔥 1
Unknown ✅ Recommended (3.7)
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2006-2013 2nd
5 engines
322 complaints 🔥 4
2.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
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