Worst 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 18 | — | — | 39,607 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 2 | — | 47,948 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 58,238 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~221,203 vehicles.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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