2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Vitara XL7 years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7. That is the most of any Grand Vitara XL7 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 27%), typically at around 12,529 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 7 | 27% | 12,529 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 19% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 15% | 12,175 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 15% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 22,950 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 230,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | 4,057 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
Risk: Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on september 29, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.
Risk: If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification began on july 8, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Other Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 years
← 2001 Grand Vitara XL7 · 2003 Grand Vitara XL7 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand Vitara XL7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Grand Vitara XL7 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Vitara XL7 | 13 | 3 |
| 2002 | 26 | 2 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara XL7 | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7?
Owners most often report tires, vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Vitara XL7 model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.