2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 48%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,191miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 48% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,191 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Suzuki Grand Vitara is a 2007. Bought new. I didn't have trouble with the lighting until after the warranty had run out.then I had problems with the bulbs burning out, but only one at a time several months apart. This has been going on for several years. Now I carry spare bulbs for high and low beams, that is a very expensive when it has 2 be dine 2 or three times a year. …”
NHTSA complaint #11123045, filed 2018-08, 130,000 miles“The headlights are burning out prematurely every 4-6 months. This is expensive and potentially dangerous if I do not notice immediately when they blow out, especially if both go at the same time. From what I understand, I am not the only one with this problem and this has been something that many Grand Vitara owners like myself have been dealing with.”
NHTSA complaint #10760170, filed 2015-08, 60,000 miles“I've had this vehicle for 6 years in that 6 years I can not even tell you how many times I've had to replace the bulbs in the head ligths, at least every 4 months. This is a on going issue with these vehicles I can not believe Suzuki has not been put in a position to issue a recall. This is a manufacturing error and Suzuki knows it.”
NHTSA complaint #10723331, filed 2015-06, 98,000 miles“I have just entered the mileage of the last time this problem happened. My 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara keeps blowing the headlamp bulbs. I have replaced it more than 10 times which is obviously abnormal since most of the cars uses the same bulb even for years. As I can see in internet forums this is a common problem between Suzuki owners and Suzuki has done nothing to correct this problem. I consider this a safety issue. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10461933, filed 2012-06, 73,000 miles“Had to constantly replace drivers side low beam headlight 6 times since I have owned this vehicle. Now both driver and passenger side do not work, bulbs are not blown, and fuses are fine. My mechanic says that it is a known problem that Suzuki refuses to acknowledge. I should not have upwards of $1200.00 out of pocket for a known problem. I still have 2 payments to go and I bought this brand new. Something needs to be done now before someone gets killed because of this. That's if it hasn't happened already.”
NHTSA complaint #10508193, filed 2013-04, 20,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 20 | 48% |
| 2007 | 16 | 28% |
| 2006 | 30 | 19% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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