2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki grand vitara. While driving 50 mph, the headlights and daytime running lights failed and turned off, one shortly after the other. The contact replaced the bulbs several times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to suzuki of green brook (101 us-22…”
filed Jun 16, 2017
“Bought this in april 2014 with 30k miles, have replaced both low beam headlights 4-5 times each, also beams are low visibility”
filed Feb 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dtc c1230 (transfer actuator circuit malfunction) detecting condition and troubleshooting. *nj
0808177 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2007
Electrical System problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 6 | 30% |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 12 | 21% |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 26 | 16% |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 8 | 28% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.