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2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Grand Vitara Limited 2.4L.

Body SUVEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited is an SUV powered by a 2.4L engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy of 19 city, 24 highway, and 21 combined mpg. Routine servicing is straightforward, with the engine requiring 5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, and from a reliability standpoint, this model year has generated only 11 total owner complaints — a modest figure that suggests the vehicle is generally dependable in everyday use. However, air bags rank as the top complaint area and four recalls have been issued, so while the overall complaint volume is low, the concentration of safety-system concerns means any prospective purchase should be verified for completed recall work before it changes hands.

Model year2011 2010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque73 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy19/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 700 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 700 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	168.9 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	103.9 in
Curb weight	3651 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 24 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 73 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	2.7
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 Pints
Engine Coolant	16
Engine Coolant Capacity	16
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8.5 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	52 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	M8 Bolts: 19 ft-lbs, M10 Bolts: 41 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	73 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	17.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	160 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	160 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Timing	5, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	3 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.11-1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	700 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	54.3-55.8 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	160
Engine Oil Pressure	44-72 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	4000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs / 32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	61.5 ft-lbs / 63 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.060 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	.120
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	0.984 in / 0.63 in
Rotor Finish	0.905 μin / 0.551 μin

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: 45

11 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
3	60 degrees.	60 degrees
4	80 degrees.; Lubricate bolt threads with clean engine oil.	80 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 15 ft. lbs., Step 4: 26 ft. lbs., Step 5: 40 degrees, Step 6: 40

37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Extension Housing (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Extension Housing (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 45,000 mi	Transmission Oil Cooler Line (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited dominate in one area — the air bags, 4 of 11 reports (36%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the air bags, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags4

Unknown Or Other1

Structure1

Tires1

Electrical System1

Service Brakes1

Fuel System, Gasoline1

Seats1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V187000SeatsReported 07/03/2019

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… 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…

17V085000Power Train:Manual TransmissionReported 09/02/2017

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SUZ_016008	2022-07-08	Suspension	Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension…
N-Q-G-045	2018-11-20	Suspension	This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki…
ABE-ZA-120418	2012-07-25	Air Bags	SUZUKI: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 'AIR BAG'…
TSB-TS06-05212	2012-06-12	Air Bags	SUZUKI: THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION ASSEMBLY HAS THE SENSOR MAT LOCATED…
SC-60R-1	2012-05-13	Air Bags	SUZUKI: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITHIN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION, THE SENSING…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Grand Vitara Limited 2.4L take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Grand Vitara Limited have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.