Model year guide

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 324 on record.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints20
Combined20–22 mpg
Typical price$6,491

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls 5

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #19V187000 · manufacturer #4011, 4012 · 07/03/2019

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. …

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #17V085000 · manufacturer #VZ · 09/02/2017

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #13V405000 · manufacturer #VD · 06/09/2013

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult o…

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and …

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator NHTSA Campaign #11V055000 · manufacturer #SM · 27/01/2011

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERAT…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.

Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System) NHTSA Campaign #10V392000 · manufacturer #SJ · 01/09/2010

SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Fix: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OW…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★

Rollover risk: 18.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara worth?

Low
$5,000
Typical price
$6,491
High
$7,900

From 23 comparable 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,400
Total$19,400
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,491) with the same model 4 model-years older ($3,768), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
168.9 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
66.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Curb weight
3,607 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
61.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Occupant Classification System Failure Closed

Suzuki Motor of America is conducting a safety recall to remedy the occupant classification system's (OCS) sensor mats in approximately 193,936 model year 2006-2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles (see NHTSA recall 13V-405 for more details). The sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat can develop an electrical circuit disconnection as a result of repeated flexing of the seat from use of…

NHTSA #PE13021 · Air Bags · opened Jun 2013 · closed Sep 2013

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 13

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 13.

Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.

Bulletin SUZ_016008 · Suspension, Structure · Jul 2022

Service update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). Note that actual model name is "Suzuki Kizashi", NHTSA model name reference is misspelled "Suzuki Kazashi".

Bulletin SI-26R · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2022

This letter was sent to owners of vehicles included in a warranty extension campaign for a possible cracked cylinder block. The letter provides owners with additional details concerning what is covered.

Bulletin ZF Owner Letter · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2019

This communication is a revised Service Bulletin concerning an extended warranty for a possible cracked cylinder block. The Service Bulletin was expanded to provide additional details about what is covered under the extended warranty. A revised draft notificat…

Bulletin SI-26R · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2019

This letter was sent to owners of 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles, informing them about a warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage). The warranty extension relates to cracks that may occur at specific locati…

Bulletin ZF-1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2019

This Service Bulletin informs Suzuki Service Providers in the mainland U.S. about a customer-satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. Cracks may occur at sp…

Bulletin SI-26R · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2019

This communication from Suzuki Motor Corporation announces a customer satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. Cracks may occur at specific locations of the…

Bulletin ZF-181226 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2018

This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming s…

Bulletin N-Q-G-045 · Suspension, Equipment · Nov 2018

SUZUKI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 'AIR BAG' WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. *JS UPDATED 7/25/12. *PE

Bulletin ABE-ZA-120418 · Air Bags · Jul 2012

SUZUKI: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY HAS THE SENSOR MAT LOCATED WITHIN AND THE ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION (OPEN) WILL OCCUR DUE TO REPEATED FLEXING, THAT MAY DEVELOP. *PE UPDATED 04/10/2013 *JS

Bulletin TSB-TS06-05212 · Air Bags · Jun 2012

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GRAND VITARA RWD/AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly. This could cause the airbag system not to turn off the airbag when an infant or child is seated in the front passenger seat. This could also cause the passenger seat belt reminder to activate when the seat is empty. Note: This problem only affects vehicles with leather seats. Safety Risk…

Transport Canada #2019129 · Mar 2019

Airbag

On certain vehicles, the Occupant Classification System may malfunction, causing the airbag warning lamp to illuminate, and could fail to disable the passenger airbag if a child were seated in the front passenger seating position. This could result in an unwarranted airbag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a child seated in the front passenger seat. Note:…

Transport Canada #2013305 · Sep 2013

Engine

On certain vehicles, the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt, which operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, may contain an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. Should the spring break, this would cause the drive belt tension to be maladjusted, allowing the belt to slip. If the belt…

Transport Canada #2011041 · Jan 2011

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second and third generation were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation eschewed the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name Suzuki Escudo until 2024.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara trims & engines on record

Trims
XSport · Premium · Limited
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl · 3.2L 6-cyl

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles on record

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2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting.

What is the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?

The 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

How much is a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara worth?

Comparable 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara listings run roughly $5,000–$7,900, typically around $6,491 (from 23 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.