Suzuki Grand Vitara

20012013 · 28 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
20
Best
22

The Suzuki Grand Vitara has been tested by the EPA across 28 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2013. Over this period, the Grand Vitara has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192522MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192522MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192522MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
2010
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
2009
3.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
2008
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
2007
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
2006
2.7L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
2005
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
2005
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
2004
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
2004
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
2003
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300171918MPG
2003
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
2002
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300171918MPG
2002
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
2001
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300171918MPG
2001
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
22
2012
22
2011
22
2010
22
2009
22
2008
19
2007
19
2006
19
2005
18
2004
18
2003
18
2002
18
2001
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Grand Vitara) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (2003 on; see model 402 for models prior to 2003) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
101
Total Deaths
64

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
25.7%
Fire Occurrence
1.0%
Speeding Involved
16.8%
DUI Involved
14.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
21%
Side
5%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2021
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2020
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2019
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2017
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2016
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2015
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2014
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2010
1
2009
2
2006
6
2003
1
2002
1
2001
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory