2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,925miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,925 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had bought a used Suzuki auto from enterprise rental cars. In mid-june 2005 I was returning to phila. On I-95 after taking my daughter to camp in massachusetts. Just outside darien, conn. All the power on the car just shut down completely. An 18-wheeler was barreling down on me in the center lane but fortunately for me the lane to my right was empty and the shoulder was wide enough for me to pull over. After spending the night in darien and having a repair shop tow the car, the mechanic said there had been a blown fuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353728, filed 2010-09, 20,000 miles“Failure on brakes, accelerator, alarm, lights and problems with the carpet. The brakes and accelerator were recalled. The brakes made a loud noise when turning the steering wheel. The alarmed failed. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer about ten times in reference to the alarm. The door ajar chime did not work. The carpet was loose. The consumer had to wait two months before it was fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10073461, filed 2004-05“Based on the consequences of not getting the recall work performed, the consumer want the work done or another Suzuki grand vitara. Problems with alarm system as well as vehicle cutting off and loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #10065072, filed 2004-03Related recalls
- 03V495000Dec 2, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the ignition system wiring harness is routed under the intake manifold. The harness can rub against the manifold during…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2003
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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