CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (7 reports).
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls
Most common 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
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.
WHEN I PUSH ON GAS IT DOESN'T EXCELLERATE. MAKE A GRINDING NOISE ON LOWER DRIVERS SIDE OF ENGINE. I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING.
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 SAME PROBLEM.
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 DANGEROUS. *TR
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 MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 questions
Does the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7: Fuel System, Gasoline; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (7), Vehicle Speed Control (5), Suspension (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.