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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara repairs by problem area
Engine (57%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Venezuela Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201151460 mi$600 | fuel pump low pressure | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Western Australia, Australia Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Feb 201347120 miA $256 | stop engine light comes on after starting and Aircond not working | ||
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
turbocharged 129hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Queensland, Australia Aug 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201328520 mi | Strange "whooshing" sound in cab on acceleration. Intermittent difficulty changing gears, clunky gearbox | ||
| Mar 201434100 miA $400 | Fuel injector warning light on, losing power etc. Used fuel injector cleaner fluid, changed fuel filter (filthy). Also DPF filter light would come on, not as often. Diesel specialist cleaned manifold/DPF, reset both. Still same, not fixed | ||
| May 201435960 mi | Fuel injector warning light persistently comes on, car slows to a stop,been to 2 diesel specialists, 6 visits, had car on and off since Feb, no resolve. | ||
| Jul 201436580 mi | Faulty turbo return pressure sensor and connecting hoses. All replaced. DPF was removed and cleaned | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Queensland, Australia Aug 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 201332020 miA $700 | Sump gasket Rear engine seal | ||
| Jan 201434500 mi | Number 4 glow plug needed to be replace. Light warning was first indication then verified at the dealer. | ||
| Jun 201551460 miA $2000 | Engine light won't turn off. Glow plugs not working properly Timing belt changed for maintenance | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Queensland, Australia Jan 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jun 201155180 mi | Engine injection light came on. Taken to dealer, one glow plug was faulty. Part ordered from Japan Two weeks later part arrived and fitted next day. Car was still drivable with injection warning light on all the time. Car is a diesel Vit. | ||
| Aug 201157040 mi | Main seal between engine and gearbox weeping oil. New seal fitted. | ||
| Sep 201162000 mi | Car was found to have a leaking sump gasket. The main seal did not need replacing. Gasket replaced, so far no weeping of oil. | ||
| Sep 201286180 miA $944 | Rear drivers side electric window not working from switch in rear door. Drivers switch still worked rear window. Diesel Particulate oxygen sensor unit had to be replaced. | ||
| May 2013103540 mi | sensor controlling all dashboard warning lights faulty. | ||
| Mar 2015153760 miA $395 | remove and replace waste gate solenoid. | ||
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Puerto Rico Apr 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201132600 miUS $90 | having trouble with the keyless entry, it is a nightmare, many times it won't turn on. the car jumps too much and the struts are fine | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201277000 miUS $88 | Replace battery. | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2013151400 miUS $1100 | EGR valve replaced | ||
| Jul 2013168000 miUS $1100 | Catalytic converter replacement | ||
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201488660 miC $800 | CD stuck in multi-CD changer. Dealer suggested aftermarket install as the cost of Suzuki equal replacement was quite costly. Car Audio dealer says that multi-CD changers no longer placed in cars because of the likelihood of this happening | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201446000 mi | ESP (traction control) light remains on. Dealer says bad ESP Actuator Assembly, aka ABS Modulator (entire ABS pump assembly including electronics). ABS function not affected. Replacement part via Suzuki $2000+. Declined repair. | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Washington, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201140000 mi | Leaking seal was discovered while having the oil changed. Repair covered under power train warranty. | ||
| Jan 201221500 miUS $175 | Replace bent rear wheel rim that was damaged by road debris. | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201238440 miC $25 | Burned out right and left low beam lights. | ||
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Maine, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201377000 miUS $160 | Low battery caused traction control light to illuminate on dash. Replace battery. | ||
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD w/low range
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Greece Feb 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Mar 201015500 mi | Doors adjustment, inside and outside mechanisms | ||
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4dr SUV
140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Suzuki Grand Vitara in Ghana Feb 2011 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 201250400 mi$750 | Steering rack leaking pulley on belt making noise. | ||
| Dec 201252080 mi$60 | pulley on belt | ||
| Jun 201357040 mi$200 | noise in the links | ||
| Aug 201357540 mi$200 | noise in suspension. rubbers changed | ||
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