2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Lights · 130,000 miles · CA

My suzuki grand vitara is a 2007. Bought new. I didn't have trouble with the lighting until after the warranty had run out.then I had problems with the bulbs burning out, but only one at a time several months apart. This has been going on for several years. Now I carry spare bulbs for high and low beams, that is a very expensive when it has 2 be dine 2 or three times a year. Then about 2 years ago I started having problems with lever and knob that changes the light function setting settings even to the point of being stop by highway patrol officers stopping me because I had no tail lights but managed to play with the settings knob to get them working. I've had no other problems with this car and it has over 142,00 miles on it. The last bulb I changed was on a cross country trip to ohio from california in may of 2018.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki grand vitara. While driving 50 MPH, the headlights and daytime running lights failed and turned off, one shortly after the other. The contact replaced the bulbs several times, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to suzuki of green brook (101 us-22, green brook township, nj 08812) who stated that both headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the adapter, sockets, and fuses were all burned due to a high electrical current flowing into the assemblies. The adapters, sockets, and head lamps needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not know how to repair the underlying electrical issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist or escalate the case. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Lights · 56,000 miles · DE

Bought this used, but I have had to replace the lights, high beams, day runners since owning this grand vitara too many times. I know I have purchased over 15 different light bulbs as they keep blowing out? While driving, they are so dim and then they stop working.this is a hazard and these bulbs shouldn't have to be replaced this many times. Also while driving they blow, or stationary as well, I have made it a habit now to check them before driving since they go out as much as they do. Something needs to be done regarding this ongoing problem & it needs to be done asap. It is obvious that there has to be a major problem with the lighting for me to have to continue to buy bulbs on a constant basis, and as for mileage that needs to be put in on this form there have been too many times at different mileage readings so it is hard to say what the mileage is on the vehicle when the lights blow out.

Filed Feb 27, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 59,885 miles · NY

Bought this in april 2014 with 30k miles, have replaced both low beam headlights 4-5 times each, also beams are low visibility

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Electrical · 240,000 miles · TX

The headlight bulb burns out every 2 months and has to be replaced. This has been an issue since the car was purchased new. I am the second owner, and bulbs burn out every 2 months. There have been no accidents in this vehicle aside from minor fender bender in the rear of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Lights · 60,000 miles · UT

The headlights are burning out prematurely every 4-6 months. This is expensive and potentially dangerous if I do not notice immediately when they blow out, especially if both go at the same time. From what I understand, I am not the only one with this problem and this has been something that many grand vitara owners like myself have been dealing with.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 13,000 miles · TX

Just as thousands of others have said. My 2008 grand vitara low beam h7 style headlights blow out constantly. Very unsafe to nearly crash when both blow at the same time driving at night. Very unsafe driving and at any given time a headlight will blow out. Not to mention telling various police over and over the problem. Not to mention tickets, warnings, and general disdain from police because they assume your lying. I now have to keep nitrite gloves and spares in my glove box and now show the police. I replace a low beam bulb on either side every 3 to 4 months. I've never heard of this as a safe and acceptable design on any motor vehicle. This would not pass as safe on anything. We the customers need this fixed. Had I known this in 2008 I would have bought something else. As of now I cannot afford to replace it. I hate having to try my best to be home before dark because a bulb is or will go out. Recall this defect now.... Before someone dies from a crash. When my lights blew at the same time that night I was scared to death and almost wrecked. This is not acceptable. Please help.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Lights · 200 miles · NJ

I have replaced approx. 150 low beam headlamps, they blow out at least once a month.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 9,000 miles · VA

Have replaced the drivers side low beam bulb at least 7 times and have changed the passenger side approximately 6 times so far even replaced with best bulb brands.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 20,000 miles · PA

Headlight bulbs need to be replaced on a regular basis (at least ten so far) and the plastic in the base is melted (could cause a fire).

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Lights · 12,050 miles · AZ

Low beam headlight burned out. I've had to replace driver and passenger side headlight bulbs 8 (driver), 6 (passenger). Also, cannot see far enough ahead when only using low beam. This is a hazard! Tired of replacing bulbs every 6 months. They aren't cheap.

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Lights · 73,299 miles · NC

I have had a 2008 suzuki grand vitara for the past 5 years in that time I can not even begin to tell you the countless I've had to replace the bulbs in the headlights. Its obvious from what I've read that this is on going issue with this type of make and model car. Its obvious the part is defective and there should be a recall issued to replace these headlights all together.