2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 problems
NHTSA has received 35 complaints about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, and 20% of them involve tires. After that come engine (17%) and cruise control (14%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Tires 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 8,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 19 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 8,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 1 injury reported.
It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
Started my vehicle and noticed a burning smell. Backed out of my garage and the back door arm rest was smoking. Shut the car off and put out fire. Called the suzuki shop and they had me drive it in. My electrical warranty was expired. They replaced fuse, switch, handle and wire comp. On the rear door. $561.00 later I picked up the vehicle.
See NHTSA campaign id number : 03v512000 in december 2004 purchased a suzuki xl-7 for $15,000 cash with 24,000 miles in april 2005 I stopped at a stop sign, signaled to make a left turn. The car spun from the rear causing it to go out of control and into a wall. The whole front end was smashed, repairs are going to cost me $9,000 in damages. Explained to suzuki that this car was paid for in cash and that I only had liability.
The consumer stated that she heard a squealing sound under the hood while making a sharp right turn. Occasionally after the sound, the steering control would not be there. The consumer spoke to dealer, who stated they worked on the transmission and changed the oil.
Other model years of the Grand Vitara XL-7
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001