Problem Reports

 Enthusiast

My drivers side low beam headlight keeps blowing. My garage has changed it several times in 2 months. I even looked up on recalls with these lights and there is nothing.

Both low beam light keep blowing. What's the problem with Suzuki headlights?

mine also ever since I bought it new, I have been running with one headlight, replaced about 8 bulbs. Suzuki refuses to acknowledge that there is any issue.

Both of my bulbs keep blowing also. It was fine the first couple of years but after the first one blew they just kept going from there. Sometimes every 4 months or so. I now carry a spare so I can get it changed quickly.

i've replaced my left front head light 4 times in 3 years. the right rear brake and tail lights also keep blowing. started to carry spare balbs and chage them on the run. wiring on front headlight very hot to handle when changing need to use a glove or rag to touch the thing.last time i changed the bulb the little wire that holds it in snapped out chipped the porcalin housing. now i need to buy new head light housing for $325.00. love my car hate the wiring and lights. don't over bend the little wire that holds in the bulb

My headlight bulbs continue to need replacement!

I have the same problem since new I have changed the left side light bulb 4 timestheright side is still factory new.

 Rookie

daytime running lamps burnout every 4 months......fixed it by purchasing 2 new running light wiring kts for $3.00 each @ rock auto parts online. the original ones from suzuki actually melting from intermitent contact. suzuki was 0% helpful with the problem.

low beam assembly plug that connects to the headlamp is corroded big time!!!

I've had to change the drivers low beam bulb 4 times this year alone and I've had to re-seat the connection too many times to count. I've never had a high beam or fog light issue to date.

We bought our 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in December of 2006. We have had to replace low beams every month. Sometimes we have to replace them both at the same time. I have had a mechanic look at it and he can't find any reason that the lights are constantly going out. It is very annoying as well as very expensive. The problem has not been fixed, we just keep spare bulbs in our glove box so when they go out, we can fix it.

 Rookie

Regarding the headlight issue, this is the response I got from Suzuki Canada:

"We understand the concerns you have raised in your message and we want to inform you that there is no known issues with the headlight assembly. The issue that you are experiencing may be due to the headlamp bulb adaptor (part #: 34175-33E50). This part should be inspected and possibly replaced along with the bulb. We suggest that you contact your preferred authorized Suzuki dealership in order to schedule an inspection, if this has not already been done. http://www.suzuki.ca".

Further responses below:

From me:

Judging by the numerous GV owners who have this issue, there is obviously a problem with the headlights used or the headlight assembly. Are you saying that we have to contiune paying for this ongoing repair? FYI - since purchasing the GV new in 2006 (currently have 130K on it), I have had to replace the audio unit and the fan and heater coil. Now I have to continue paying for the headlights. Not impressed.

From them:

We regret that you are not satisfied with our response, however the information is accurate. We thank you for sharing your concerns and allowing us the opportunity to respond.

Regards, SCI Customer Service | SCI Customer Service |Suzuki Canada Inc. - dn
100 East Beaver Creek RoadRichmond Hill, ON Canada L4B 1J6': 905-889-2677 EXT 2254 | CustomerService@suzuki.ca |; www.suzuki.ca

From me:

If Suzuki wanted to do the right thing, it would at least cover the cost(s) of the bulb replacement. Poor quality ultimately leads to poor sales.

running lights burning out every 3 months. finally solved it by spending 6 dollars @rock auto online for 2 running light replacement receptacles. The problem is not the bulb but the original bulb receptors which actually start to melt from intermittent contact.Suzuki wanted to sell me a $1,200 wiring harness.

Same here my fiance has had this car since new and I swear we replace both front headlights all the time now today before she left for work it was out again and like 2 months ago we fixed the other one Suzuki wont do anything but replace them and I also seen on this forum about knocking noise in the engine we have that too they always tighten the belt Tensioner Pully and the knock noise ends up coming back and now theres some other noise but yeah we did the lemon law and that was a joke all we could get them for was a breach of contract but honestly do u think they will every do anything nope and the dealer ship where she got it said about the knocking noise was all Suzuki Grand Vitara's have that what a joke will never buy a suzuki again