2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 28%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 28% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,400 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.
“While driving, the driver was able to air coming inside of the vehicle when the all windows were closed. Also, the headlights will came on and went off by themselves. This is a hazard to the driver's visibility at night. This was a continuous problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10044680, filed 2003-10, 6,000 miles“The contact stated while driving under any conditions or speed, the brake lights fail due to a blown fuse. Afterwards when the vehicle is stopped, it us unable to be placed into the park position until the fuse has been replaced. The vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection. It was determined the electrical system was the problem however it is unknown what repairs will correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10157877, filed 2006-05, 48,400 miles“The consumer received a recall letter last week concerning the ignition wiring harness. The consumer contacted the dealer and they stated they didn't have the part and it was the consumer's choice to drive the vehicle as it was or park it. The consumer had to take the vehicle to another dealer that was 40 miles away to have the recall performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10051917, filed 2004-02“The consumer received three recall notice for her 2003 Grand Vitara xl-7. Everytime the consumer called to make an appointment, she was told by the dealer, they were waiting on the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10101062, filed 2004-11Electrical 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 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
12 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology