CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (12 reports).
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls
Most common 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO AN EXISTING RECALL ON MY 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING TWO DAYS AGO, THE THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING. I WAS ULTIMATELY ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND TURN IT OFF. AFTERWARD, I DISCOVERED AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING. HOWEVER, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED BEFORE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW FROM THE SUZUKI DEALER IN 2004. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JANUARY 9, 2004, THE RECALL WAS ISSUED IN DECEMBER 2003. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS ILLEGAL FOR SUZUKI TO HAVE SOLD THE VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. SUZUKI'S NEGLIGENCE PUT ME IN GREAT DANGER AND RESULTED IN TOWING
MY GAS COVER FELL OFF MY CAR DO TO THE LATCH HOLDING IT ON. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS GROUNDING OUT AGAINST THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE DUE TO THE CURRENT RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH HE HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE FAILURES NOTED IN THE RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FUEL LOSS IN THE IGNITION SOURCE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO TURN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL WAS NOT ENTERING THE IGNITION, CAUSING A NO-START CONDITION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEHICLE HAD IT REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL FOR THIS SAME FAILURE; THEREFORE, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED IF THE FAILURE IS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT HER HOME AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MI
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara questions
Does the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Fuel System, Gasoline; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (12), Electrical System (8), Tires (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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.