2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 177.20 in length and 66.30 in height. Made in Japan, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,399 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.40 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Suzuki
Model: Grand Vitara
Trims Available: 6
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,399 USD
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY
Tires: 225/70R16
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2012 Trims

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Premium 4WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Premium

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 25 HWY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Base

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 HWY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited 4WD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara Ultimate Adventure FWD

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 23 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • JS3TE0D21C4100424
  • JS3TE0D22C4100724
  • JS3TE0D25C4100359
  • JS3TE0D68C4100293

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 17V085000 started on /Date(1486616400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Recall 19V187000 started on /Date(1551934800000-0500)/.

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.

FAQ

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is made in Japan between 1999 to 2013.

The 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 19 miles, which is lower then 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is lower than $11,875.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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