Model year
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 42 complaints for the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (18), AIR BAGS (12), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 85 complaints
- 2001 38 complaints
- 2002 47 complaints
- 2003 29 complaints
- 2004 8 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 161 complaints
- 2007 58 complaints
- 2008 42 complaints
- 2009 14 complaints
- 2010 20 complaints
- 2011 11 complaints
- 2012 13 complaints
- 2013 4 complaints
Recalls
19V187000 · Mar 7, 2019
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; SEATS
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…
13V405000 · Sep 6, 2013
AIR BAGS
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…
Complaints
42 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13021 | Occupant Classification System Failure · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS | Jun 14, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara · 2.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Grand Vitara · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara AWD · 2.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Grand Vitara AWD · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.