2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. Number of other problems with this vehicle. The consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. The consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. The vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. The consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. The fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. The tail light bulb went out. The consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10103345, filed 2004-11, 50,000 miles“The vehicle has an intermittent electical problem. On a random basis it wont start. We have taken it to the dealer and it started for the. We towed it to the dealer and they had it for a week and they said they could not find anything wrong with it. There was another vehicle the same as ours at the same time with the same problem. It happens quite often, sometimes it will start after a few hours sometimes it won't start for a couple of days. We were planning a trip but have had to cancel it because the car is not dependable. I have gone out to go to work and the car will not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #767537, filed 2002-09“When placing the vehicle from park to reverse or from park to drive gear shift will not disengage. Also,horn does not work, and the rear brake light has fell off the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864834, filed 2000-07“Key gets stuck in ignition switch. Consumer can't get key out of switch, and has to leave key in vehicle. Contact dealer, dealer stated could not get parts.”
NHTSA complaint #892471, filed 2001-07Electrical 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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