2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 30%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 30% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Having trouble with low beam head lamp not working have replace bulbs more then once. Owners on internet are having the same problems. Dealer will not fix problem. I almost got in a accident due to someone thought I was a motor cycle. Many owners have complained but nothing has been done. Owners also have been pulled over and been given tickets for problem. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10681649, filed 2015-02, 80,000 miles“The GPS was recalled on the navi system. I have a 765 navi system and have not received the recall. I do not know who to contact. The GPS got so hot that it stopped working and had to take it out of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11343709, filed 2020-08, 42,000 miles“Electronic stabilizing system esp stopped working, needing serviced. Brake light always on with eps light as well. On top of a major problem with the floor boards swells and soaks with water in front right passenger and back passenger side floors, its worst when A/C is running... Its like a sponge when u take your hand to it.”
NHTSA complaint #10522474, filed 2013-06, 50,000 miles“Changed low beam head lights last year. Both went out again at exact same time when starting. Lights don't due that saw a bulletin about a switch or modulator, looking for a recall & don't know if it's the lights only or a switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10693674, filed 2015-03, 72,000 miles“I had been problems with the front headlights, I had two tickets as results of this problems. I had replaced them at least 6 times a year. Also a lot of problems with the heat and cooling. I recently replace all the components from pump, radiator,thermostat and the last one heating cord more $4000.00 for a 2010. Make no sense at all. And the worst is that we do not have any support from the zusuki. Bad purchases on this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10825397, filed 2016-02Related recalls
- 11V055000Jan 27, 2011Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009–2011, SX4 2010–2011
- 10V392000Sep 1, 2010Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 sx4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2010, SX4 2008–2010, Equator 2009–2010
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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
10 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology