Suzuki · Grand Vitara · 2005
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The 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1 recall and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: electrical system,latches/locks/linkages (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system,latches/locks/linkages with 1 reported complaint.
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ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.
MY WIFE HAD JUST STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION AND WALKED INSIDE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM HER PARENT'S HOUSE. WHEN SHE RETURNED THE DOORS HAD AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED HER OUT, SHE HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO BRING AN EXTRA KEY. LUCKILY SHE DIDN'T HAVE ...
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View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2005 Suzuki models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara are electrical system,latches/locks/linkages (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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