Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 vs Honda Honda
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | Honda Honda |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 57 | 142 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 1982–2003 |
| Worst model year | — | 2003 |
| Best model year | — | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 19 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 1 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 19 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.1% | 27.5% |
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 by year
What breaks
Airbags
15
26.3%
Electrical System
9
15.8%
Brakes
6
10.5%
Engine & Cooling
4
7.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
4
7.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
3
5.3%
Suspension
2
3.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
3.5%
Honda Honda by year
What breaks
Airbags
24
16.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
18
12.7%
Electrical System
18
12.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
14
9.9%
Brakes
11
7.7%
Engine & Cooling
10
7.0%
Body & Structure
10
7.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
5
3.5%