2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 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.
“The vehicle would randomly performing in very odd manners such as stalling while driving down the highway, electrical systems (lights, stereo, etc) turning off and on randomly, reducing speed ignoring accelerator position as well as many others. Several visits to different mechanics found no issues with the vehicle. While sitting on the side of the road at one point waiting for a tow truck I noticed that the passenger floor was soaking wet and we had not had rain for many days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10809846, filed 2015-12, 170,000 miles“2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara with replacement of multiple safety concerns. Consumer states that a seal on the transmission has been replaced 3 times, the shift cables and numerous seals. She stated they finally had to put in a brand new transmission. After the transmission was replaced, the consumer began hearing a roar from the transmission after reaching 50 MPH. The dealer replaced another shift cable. A couple of weeks later, the check engine light illuminated,the AC compressor would come on every few seconds and the vehicle just stopped on the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10208365, filed 2007-11Related service bulletins
- 10019169Feb 16, 2006Airbag light on and clock/temp display flashes.
Electrical 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 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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