2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

31 problems have been reported for the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 10 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (6 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Air Bag	10
Electrical System	6
Exterior Lighting	5
Power Train	3
Equipment	2
Electronic Stability Control	2
Seats	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara in the United States are 7,498 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Suzuki Grand Vitara owners in the last 12 years is 31, and the age of the vehicle is 12, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 31 / 7,498 / 12 * 1000 = 0.34.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Suzuki Grand Vitara model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara in 2010.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2022	0
2021	0
2020	6
2019	5
2018	1
2017	0
2016	1
2015	8
2014	5
2013	1
2012	1
2011	3
2010	0

📊 Compare the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Suzuki Grand Vitara, the following table can be used to compare the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara with the Suzuki Grand Vitara from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2010 Grand Vitara is 31 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 62.

Table 3. Compare the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2013 Grand Vitara	6
2012 Grand Vitara	15
2011 Grand Vitara	11
2010 Grand Vitara	31
2009 Grand Vitara	20
2008 Grand Vitara	49
2007 Grand Vitara	80
2006 Grand Vitara	221
2005 Grand Vitara	4
2004 Grand Vitara	32
2003 Grand Vitara	55
2002 Grand Vitara	98
2001 Grand Vitara	71
2000 Grand Vitara	106
1999 Grand Vitara	141

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