2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara exterior lighting problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My suzuki grand vitara is a 2007. Bought new. I didn't have trouble with the lighting until after the warranty had run out.then I had problems with the bulbs burning out, but only one at a time several months apart. This has been going on for several years. Now I carry spare bulbs for high and low…”
filed Aug 28, 2018
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Grand Vitara | 5 | 25% |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 16 | 28% |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 30 | 19% |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 2 | 2% |
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.