no report yet
Disc: rotor
Risk. THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE.
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
10Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel system, gasoline
5Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
4Suspension
3Equipment
3Tires
3Power train
3Structure
97 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cables
Risk. IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other Grand Vitara year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Vitara median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Grand Vitara owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AT A STOP WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WOULD BEGIN TO REV WITH THE RPM LEVELS VIGOROUSLY FLUCTUATING. SHE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS SINCE JUNE 2009. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO…
MY 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA (LIMITED 4WD) WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. IT WAS A HILLY STRETCH OF HIGHWAY NEAR PITTSVILLE, MO AND THERE WAS A LIGHT DUSTING OF SNOW JUST STARTING TO FALL. THE CRUISE CONTROL MADE THE CAR JUMP INTO…
CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. AFTERWARDS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED HESITANTLY ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM…
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