2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (3) · Tires (3) · Tires:tread/Belt (2)
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
2018-10-29 · Engine“when i push on gas it doesn't excellerate. make a grinding noise on lower drivers side of engine. i smell something burning.…”
2016-11-08 · Engine“keep having a oil leak from the value cover gasket. i have had it fix before and now it is leaking again on my motor and is smoking while driving it. the place says they only give me a 1 yr warranty . it has cost me over $500 before to fix and now the same . need to know if there were a recall. first date of problem was 1/28/2013 and now the …”
2015-02-01 · Suspension · 160,000 mi“i was driving down the road from work and i was only going 40mph and my car all of sudden started shaking and the steering wheel was out of control and finally got control of it and slowed down and stopped and noticed the cross member was broke. it wasn't like that when i bought it. now i have a car that i'm paying for and can't drive it cause it d…”
2007-10-01 · Tires“i was traveling on i-10 eastbound near tallahassee, fl going approximately 70 mph when my car briefly shook/vibrated. i let off the gas perplexed when i heard what sounded like an explosion. my car careened to the left and with a death grip on the steering wheel, i tried to control the vehicle. i moved back and forth across the 2 lanes of inter…”
2005-11-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 8,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt: the contact stated vehicle surged forward. when depressing the brakes the vehicle continued to move forward. the vehicle was involved in two crashes as a result of the surging. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection over fifty times. there has been no determination as to the cause of the problem. *ak…”
2004-08-12 · Power Train · 3,000 mi“vehicle developed a humming noise in the drive train. dealer first replaced an axle bearing. second time replaced the entire rear, drum to drum. third time dealer said they didn't hear the noise even though there was no change from the second time when they replaced the entire rear. …”
2004-04-21 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“consumer received nhtsa recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. the dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. …”
2004-03-10 · Tires · 21,000 mi“bridgestone dueler 687 p235/60r16 tires premature wear, unsafe to drive, suzuki has 21,000 miles, steering shakes, tire dealer states it may be car alignment will not replace. tires have been rotated at stated intervals, however, maintenance has failed to help the premature wear. i have searched the web and cannot find any recall on these tires. …”
2004-03-09 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“consumer received a recall letter regarding the cable accelerator casing cap. dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. no dealership in puerto rico had the parts on recall. *ak …”
2004-01-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 4,250 mi“engine oil leaks through the exaust pipe from the timing chain cover seal. the burning smell can be smelled almost immediately after purchase. i thought the smell will go away. at 4250 miles, i found oil spot on my drive way. dealer took out the from part of engine and re-sealed. after repair, i think the engine is still leaking, but the dealer tol…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.