2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Tires (1) · Seat Belts:rear/Other (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
What owners report
2020-10-29 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle 28610-54g10-000 suzuki solenoid,shift lock is bad. can not find part. if their are recalls on this vehicle i would like them fixed if possible please. vehicle will not shift into gear and is also running lean the computuer code reads lean and bad solenoids.…”
2014-06-05 · Air Bags · 230,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl7. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he lost consciousness and crashed into a pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact's head struck the steering wheel column and front windshield. the contact sustained bruises to the chest area and a slight concussion that required…”
2009-06-24 · Tires · 77,130 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl-7. the vehicle has bridgestone dueler h/t 687 (na) tires, size p235/60r17. the contact purchased the set of tires two years ago. currently, the two front tires are deteriorating from the inside. the remaining tread depth was 1/8 and 1/16. the tire failure mileage was 25,000 and the vehicle cur…”
2006-05-31 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“started my vehicle and noticed a burning smell. backed out of my garage and the back door arm rest was smoking. shut the car off and put out fire. called the suzuki shop and they had me drive it in. my electrical warranty was expired. they replaced fuse, switch, handle and wire comp. on the rear door. $561.00 later i picked up the vehicle. …”
2006-05-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline“damages to my suv because the company haven't sent the recalls for my suv to replace some part of the suv. *nm…”
2006-05-17 · Seat Belts:rear/Other“i am sending this to you so maybe you can help me. my husband and i purchased a suzuki grand vitara xl-7 3 years ago. my xl-7 manufactures date is 4/02. the buckle that slides on the seat belts is rubbing on the seat belts and tearing my seat belts. all my rear seat belts are ruined. two of the are completely in half and one is hanging on onl…”
2005-05-25 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 26,000 mi · 💥 crash“see nhtsa campaign id number : 03v512000 in december 2004 purchased a suzuki xl-7 for $15,000 cash with 24,000 miles in april 2005 i stopped at a stop sign, signaled to make a left turn. the car spun from the rear causing it to go out of control and into a wall. the whole front end was smashed, repairs are going to cost me $9,000 in damages. expl…”
2005-05-02 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 42,900 mi“the consumer stated that she heard a squealing sound under the hood while making a sharp right turn. occasionally after the sound, the steering control would not be there. the consumer spoke to dealer, who stated they worked on the transmission and changed the oil.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.