2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:cables (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 (10)
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.
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 2007-08-09 · 0707037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual update. differential carrier, differential cover, and differential bolts have been modified. *kb
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2006-04-05 · 1703296 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle. *tt
Electrical System 2006-02-16 · 0212144R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
airbag light on and clock/temp display flashes. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2006-01-05 · 1511075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ecm reprogramming for poor cold start. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 10 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-02-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 180,810 mi“i was parked in parking lot of usps ready to leave. i had gotten there about 20 mins before. car gave me no indication of any malfunction on way there. i turned car on and shifted to reverse;let go of emergency break when car jolted in reverse across to other side of parking . it jumped the cement molding on floor banged against iron railing knock…”
2015-12-12 · Unknown Or Other · 170,000 mi“the vehicle would randomly performing in very odd manners such as stalling while driving down the highway, electrical systems (lights, stereo, etc) turning off and on randomly, reducing speed ignoring accelerator position as well as many others. several visits to different mechanics found no issues with the vehicle. while sitting on the side of t…”
2009-09-08 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 23,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki grand vitara. the contact noticed that his vehicle was missing a lug nut on the right rear tire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and inspected where it was determined that the lug nut sheered off of bolt and the vehicle was repaired at no cost. one year later the contact noticed that the left rear tire lug nu…”
2007-11-07 · Structure“2004 suzuki grand vitara with replacement of multiple safety concerns. consumer states that a seal on the transmission has been replaced 3 times, the shift cables and numerous seals. she stated they finally had to put in a brand new transmission. *kb after the transmission was replaced, the consumer began hearing a roar from the transmission afte…”
2007-04-09 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 48,000 mi“my 2004 suzuki grand vitara has a problem with the accelerator getting stuck down. it has happened twice this year (07). i was lucky both times as it happened before i had gotten onto the highway. and no one was hurt either time.i looked up suzuki recalls online and found a recall for my make and model. however, when i called suzuki and a local suz…”
2005-06-15 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 6,000 mi · 💥 crash“dt: consumer noticed a problem with brakes at about 6,000 miles. the emergency brake light came on. dealer would not fix them under warranty. dealer said that brakes went from ten millimeters to four millimeters. accused consumer of riding brakes. consumer said she didn't ride the brakes. she got vehicle with 325 miles on it, and vehicle did no…”
2005-01-05 · Air Bags“vehicle lost power completely uncontrollable while driving, frontal collision no air bag deployed. *bf the vehicle had come in contact with a tree. this was a recurrent problem. *sc …”
2004-04-20 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables · 3,000 mi · 💥 crash“while pulling into the driveway driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the residence. in january 2004 vehicle was repaired under a recall for the throttle cable. *ak *nm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.