2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“2009 Suzuki vitara air conditioner compressor has failed upon 2 year ownership. It is not covered under the warranty per Suzuki dealership. While driving at normal speed, a popping sound occurs and the air begins to blow hot air. The events leading up to this was the highbeam/lowbeam lights burn out within 3 months of ownership. Then pulley system fails. Then the compressor. This all takes within 2 years. To repair the compressor, there are no old parts and it is only stocked with the Suzuki dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10413583, filed 2011-07, 40,000 miles“I have had to replace my headlight bulbs so many times over the last five years, I have lost count. Now I am being told even though my mechanic replaced the bulb again, that I should replace both headlight assemblies at a cost of $240 each to solve this problem. I have seen so many complaints about headlight bulbs for many model year grand vitaras. I think Suzuki should recall the 2007-2011 Grand Vitara headlights for the safety of their customers and overall customer goodwill.”
NHTSA complaint #10845720, filed 2016-03Exterior 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 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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