2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33 miles.
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 noticed when I started my vehicle it started rough and that there were some warning lights on the dashboard. The battery,ABS,and the 4x4 lights were flashing. As I proceeded to my destination which was about 23 miles,I noticed that the radio was shutting off and on, when I put the window down the radio completely shut off. That when I started to get concerned especially I was on the expressway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230193, filed 2008-06, 33 miles“Airbag light on and clock/temp display flashes. This symptom was reported to Suzuki motors USA as a safety concern soon after the vehicle began selling because the front passenger side airbag might not deploy in case of an accident. Suzuki motors USA acknowledged the problem and made available a new adjuster set front right for replacement. Suzuki motors will not replace the bad component, it is requiring customers to pay the 1hr labor + $1500 part cost for vehicles that are past the factory warranty (36 months, 100k miles). …”
NHTSA complaint #10451013, filed 2012-03, 15 miles“Major safty issue, air bag stop working after 38,000 mi and no manufacturer concern. Relay not working?????air bag dash light. Dash clock also flashing?????”
NHTSA complaint #10226568, filed 2008-05, 34,500 miles“I purchased a new 2004 Suzuki xl my air bag light have been for 3 yr and know one can tell me why , my clock flashing and don't keep time. I have purchased a new battery. When cracking up engine it sound like it is going to explore and something it will start to smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #10402115, filed 2011-05Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
12 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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