2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Vitara XL-7 years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Grand Vitara XL-7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (12 complaints, 71%), typically at around 52,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 71% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 24% | 33 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 62,283 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 15 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 44,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls (1)
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.
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.
Instrument cluster panel has embedded led lights, no replaceable bulbs...forces entire cluster replacement from unsalvageable or used/salvaged vehicles with no guarantee of true internal condition temporarily or long-term, leading to many safety & dysfunction issues, including "rigged" components…
One day, i started my car, the airbag light came on, and the clock/temp was flashing, it hasn't gone away. I am unable to fix the clock, and when i went to the mechanic to fix the airbag problem, he called our local suzuki dealership and he was told that this is a problem that has been known for…
This problem was first noticed at approximately 40,000 miles in 2009 but disappeared then returned in 2013. The clock/temp would flash and the passenger air bag light would stay on. At times we were able to stop the vehicle, turn it off, then restart and attach the passenger seatbelt only after the…
The air bag dash lite came on, when taken in for repair the dealer told me that they have seen several like this and that it was a defective passenger seat sensor, the fix is to replace the entire seat? If this is happening to several people why not a recall? The cost t replace the seat over $2000…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki grand vitara xl-7. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact, who was a mechanic, inspected the vehicle and found that the front passenger side seat sensor and the body control module would require…
Other Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 years
← 2003 Grand Vitara XL-7 · 2005 Grand Vitara XL-7 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand Vitara XL-7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Vitara XL-7 | 13 | 3 |
| 2002 Grand Vitara XL-7 | 26 | 2 |
| 2001 Grand Vitara XL-7 | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Vitara XL-7 model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.