Overview & Reviews

For 2006 Suzuki has fully redesigned its Grand Vitara compact SUV. For the new Grand Vitara, Suzuki abandoned the truck-based platform of the previous versions and built it on a more carlike frame, although it's reinforced to allow for some off-road duty. The Grand Vitara now has a fairly deluxe interior and uses little of the previous version's cheap-looking plastic.

• Quality interior, quiet cabin, long list of standard features.

• Economy-minded four-cylinder no longer an option.

User Reviews:

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  Nothing But Headaches After the First 3 Years - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By jlaura - June 24 - 7:09 am

  I loved this vehicle for exactly 3 years. I purchased it new in October of 2006. It seems like all the problems began on November 1, 2009. There were multiple recalls (I received notice of the power steering belt recall two weeks after having it replaced); Ive replaced the tires twice; the headlights go out all the time; the CD player no longer works. Most recently, Ive been having engine troubles. My mechanic tells me that the throttle body has some kind of defect that makes it prone to getting clogged. As a result, my car wont start sometimes. My last Suzuki had a rear main seal leak at 55,000 miles. I should have learned my lesson then... At 78000 with this one; hope to get to 100000

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  Please dont waste your money - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By lilyj - November 27 - 6:25 pm

  I bought this suv brand new with 7 miles on it, its horrible there has been muilt recalls, ive had to put money into repairing it month after month... complete waste! ( only 50,000 miles)

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  Hate my 2006 Grand Vitara 4x4 - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Dawn R - July 27 - 11:06 am

  In July 2007 I replaced my 2004 Ford Explorer for a 2006 Grand Vitara which has an auto 4x4 feature. This vehicle handles good on normal roads but when winter came it quickly changed. If I hit a patch of ice it swerves left to right. Had it checked out by the dealer--nothing wrong. Was told I must have driven too fast for conditions. How could that be when everyone was passing me? Handles well in snow and heavy snow but forget the ice or slick spots on freeway. If you stomp on it so the 4x4 kicks in it helps but when you let off it we start slipping again. I dont feel safe in this car. Ill be trading it off soon. Im going back to Ford.

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  Gas Guzzler - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By rey - July 11 - 1:03 am

  Ive had my Grand Vitara for six months now. It is totally a gas guzzler. Mine is only averaging 12 miles per gallon in the city and 17 mpg on highways. The culprit is the high reving engine and confusing climate control system. It seems like the A/C always turns on. It is a total disappointment.

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  Need Better Seats - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By MaiPhet - February 5 - 10:00 am

  Not bad for first couple of miles. V-6 with a manual stickshift real peppy to drive. Body style and interior design real modern. Handles well on road. But my biggest disappointment with this vehicle was the front seats. When taking a drive over an hour long my back would start hurting, I even tried buying seat covers with a inflatable lumbar. Back hurt so bad I traded it in.

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  Whats the Deal Suzuki - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By badsuzuki - August 26 - 11:43 pm

  My Grand Vitara makes a loud droning noise while cruising at 55-70 mph. After two trips to the dealership, and a third scheduled. It is obvious Suzuki has no idea wht the problem is. I have seen similar problems mentioned in the forums. Also, my truck vibrates so much when accelerating between 30-45 that the interior rattles. No Toyota or Honda here. This is my third and last Grand Vitara!

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  Suzuki quality lacks - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By ricbrk - April 5 - 8:33 pm

  This our third Suzuki, and by far this is nothing like the first two. The quality just is not there. We ended up leasing this Suzuki, with every intention of buying it when the lease was up. We will not, and we have another year on the lease. The radio reception is terrible. The vehicle rattles. Factory tires lasted 11,000 miles, my 48 year old wife is the only driver. The motor is noisy. Suzuki decided to design this 2.7 V-6 back to the 50s. Every 21,500 miles you have to have the valve lash adjusted at $1,200 a pop. Dont have it done and good bye warranty. The seals leak, belt tensioner pully lasts 15,000 miles, "plastic", and the original Suzuki quality isnt their. Wont own again.

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  Rear Tires Gone Bad - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By OhioDriver - March 20 - 4:16 am

  I agree with the 8-18 dated review, by Evelyn, all Vitara owners be on the look out for rear tires going bald, it is not a Yokohama problem, its an alignment issue. DEMAND a courtesy 4 wheel alignment on yours before 12,000 miles or you will be stuck spending $300 on two new rear tires. Mine was out on the alignment report a lot, from the factory, but its too late now.

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  Would never own another Suzuki - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By Mary - April 23 - 10:00 am

  Bought my GV with 17 miles on it and by 13,ooo miles had to replace 2 tires. At 23,000 had to replace the other two tires. Had to deal with 2 recall issues, one happened before the recall notice was made. Brakes started to feel mushy and at 38,000 miles 2 more tires were wearing out!! Gas mileage was terrible and the head lights made driving terrible at night! Just traded it in on 09/06/10 for a Toyota that I love!! Buying the Suzuki was the most costly and stupid mistake I ever made.

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  Dissappointed overall - 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  By tonyw - July 28 - 7:16 pm

  Have 48,600 miles on this vehicle. Regret buying it to replace a Mits. Montero LX. Really poor mpg, underpowered. Handles well after replace OEM Yokohama tires, which lasted only 20,000mi. Have had to replace the drivers seat cover because of poor fabric quality. Second will not last, either. Very cheap upholstery and even cheaper carpet (have covered with rubber mats). Brakes are spongy (common complaint) low-beam headlights have shadows and point at the pavement (cant be adjusted). Have an intermittent engine miss or transmission slip dealer cant find. Have ping in a u-joint that dealer replaced a faulty rear hub instead. Overall, this is not worth the money and has not held value.