2002 Suzuki Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 21, 2009 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vitara years
Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Suzuki Vitara. That ranks 4th out of 6 Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Suzuki Vitara
2015 Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Rugged Allgrip 1.6. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Suzuki Vitara problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2002 Suzuki Vitara recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 suzuki vitara. The contact received a safety recall notice for the suspension and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The technician stated that the recall remedy could not be performed unless another component was replaced. The repair cost was estimated at $900…

Suspension · received May 21, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10269595

Other Suzuki Vitara years

← 2001 Vitara · 2003 Vitara →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 Vitara11
2003 Vitara10
200210
2001 Vitara270
2000 Vitara350
1999 Vitara504

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Vitara?

Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Suzuki Vitara?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Suzuki Vitara a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vitara model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.