1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 3% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 $45.00 plus labor.”
NHTSA complaint #10065171, filed 2004-03, 77,000 miles“The wires at the back of the cigarette lighter melted. When the consumers brake assist was plugged into the cigarette lighter it burned up, because the wire was too thin and was unable to carry that type of load. Luckily the fuse did not blow out.”
NHTSA complaint #10017458, filed 2003-07, 40,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 6 | 30% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 10 | 24% |
| 2007 | 12 | 21% |
| 2006 | 26 | 16% |
| 2004 | 2 | 25% |
| 2003 | 8 | 28% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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