2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.0TD

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.0TD, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

Recalls (EU Safety Gate)

We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.

Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union

What we found

2006-10-26Alert 0681/06: Intercooler outlet pipe in Suzuki Grand Vitara Turbodiesel 1.9
Details
Due to the improper design of the intercooler outlet pipe and insufficient tightening of the intercooler inlet hose clump, they could slip off and cause the improper ratio of air/fuel mixture. The above condition may cause excessive deposition of carbon particulate in DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system that could burn up and result in the overheating or melting of DPF. In the worst case, DPF may catch fire. Production dates not stated in the alert. Types: Suzuki Grand Vitara Turbodiesel 1.9.

Inspections in Norway (model-wide)

How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.

Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0

Inspections: 76
Passed first time: 22%
All 2005 cars: 26%
Dangerous fault found: 5%
Typical mileage: 200,000–250,000 km
Faults: Lights and electrical: 59% of cars
Faults: Brakes: 47% of cars
Faults: Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension: 41% of cars
Faults: Chassis: 29% of cars

Other years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.0TD

2003

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