2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2014
Price :	$18,999
Weight :	3452 lbs \| 1565.801 kg
MPG City :	18
MPG Highway :	23

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	2700 cc \| 164.8 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic electronically-controlled

Handling

Recall

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Manufacturer	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V554000
Summary	CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION. ' THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER 'PARK' LOCK FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A STICKING SHIFT LOCK ARM. THE SHIFT LEVER MAY BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF 'PARK' WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence	THIS CAN GIVE RISE TO INCREASED INCIDENTS OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THE ROLLAWAY OF PARKED VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF INADVERTENTLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE 'PARK' POSITION WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes	SUZUKI RECALL NO. PE.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Manufacturer	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050428
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V250000
Summary	SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) HAS AN OUTER PORTION THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. REPEATED HEAT STRESS CAN CAUSE THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE AND PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN BREAK OFF.
Consequence	BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes	SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO.SB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20050524
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V187000
Summary	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.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	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. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20050524
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V405000
Summary	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 or a child.
Consequence	Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Remedy	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 will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
Notes	Note: Vehicles which previously had a countermeasure occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat installed under the special coverage campaign conducted by Suzuki distributors in the United States are not affected by this recall.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050823
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V548000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT MAY CRACK AND THE GEARS MAY GET STUCK DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE BY THE RETAINER.
Consequence	THIS CAN LEAD TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS LOCKING UP AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DISABLED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT. SUZUKI WILL CALL OWNERS ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2005. FOLLOWUP LETTERS TO OWNERS WERE MAILED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes	SUZUKI RECALL NO. HT.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20060523
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V667000
Summary	Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate, causing pieces of the pulley to break off.
Consequence	Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4009. Note: The vehicles included in this recall were not previously recalled under 10V-250.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a wheelbase size of 103.90 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a length of 176.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a width of 71.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has legroom of 41.30 inches.

Q: What is the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara's towing capacity?A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a towing capaicty of 3000.00 lbs.

Q: How much did the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara cost when new?A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara had a base price of approximately $18,999 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara? A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara was a .

Q: What engine did the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara was a V 6 (2700 cc | 164.8 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 185 HP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 184 Ft-Lbs (249 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara have? A: The 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic electronically-controlled.