2010 Suzuki GRAND VITARA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 20 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Air Bags: 10; Electrical System: 6; Exterior Lighting: 5; Power Train: 3; Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 2; Seats: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 5; 2020: 4
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10522474 · 2013-06-30 (June 30, 2013)
ELECTRONIC STABILIZING SYSTEM ESP STOPPED WORKING, NEEDING SERVICED. BRAKE LIGHT ALWAYS ON WITH EPS LIGHT AS WELL. ON TOP OF A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE FLOOR BOARDS SWELLS AND SOAKS WITH WATER IN FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER AND BACK PASSENGER SIDE FLOORS, ITS WORST WHEN A/C IS RUNNING... ITS LIKE A SPONGE WHEN U TAKE YOUR HAND TO IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10522474 at NHTSA ↗