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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%)

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2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

51460 mi

$600

fuel pump low pressure

47120 mi

A $256

stop engine light comes on after starting and Aircond not working

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34100 mi A $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
35960 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.
36580 mi	Faulty turbo return pressure sensor and connecting hoses. All replaced. DPF was removed and cleaned

32020 mi A $700	Sump gasket Rear engine seal
34500 mi	Number 4 glow plug needed to be replace. Light warning was first indication then verified at the dealer.
51460 mi A $2000	Engine light won't turn off. Glow plugs not working properly Timing belt changed for maintenance

55180 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.
57040 mi	Main seal between engine and gearbox weeping oil. New seal fitted.
62000 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.
86180 mi A $944	Diesel Particulate oxygen sensor unit had to be replaced.
153760 mi A $395	remove and replace waste gate solenoid.