Suzuki Grand Vitara owners have reported 94 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I bought this car used one year ago and have had to change the low beam lights twice and now they are out again. At night I drive with the high beams on and they are so weak no one can tell. Last month the engine started surging making the car try to take off wether in neutral, park or drive. Read details...
SUV lost power while in traffic would not take gas took to dealer could not find problem two weeks later same thing had to get boosted three times to get to dealer they said it was alternator this could have caused an accident. Read details...
My headlight has blown out 3 times within 6 months. I have replaced them but now I tried to replace my headlight and it won't work, my headlight doesn't even come on. I am thinking its the wiring and I looked online and I seen that multiple people have had this same problem. Read details...
The key sticks in the ignition and fails to turn. When this occurs it makes it difficult to start the vehicle. Then, when the vehicle finally starts and is turned off the keys will not release. Manufacturer is aware of this issue, and has issued a repair kit for this problem. The kit is $45. Read details...
Suzuki taken to dealer 3 times for ignition locked and 2 times for the 4wd problem. When the consumer took the vehicle to another dealer for the second time regarding the 4-wheel it was determined that the failure was internal located in the front differential assembly. Read details...