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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 114
Latest campaign: Oct 5, 2005

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Oct 5, 2005	05V452000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Aug 30, 2004	04V427000
Vehicle speed control	1	Dec 5, 2003	03V512000
Visibility	1	Jun 16, 2003	03V223000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 5, 2005Latest campaign


Oct 5, 200505V452000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V452000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES. Risk THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600. Filed under Grand Vitara Campaign NHTSA 05V452000 · Oct 5, 2005
Aug 30, 200404V427000	Fuel system, gasoline FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V427000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara Xl-7 Campaign NHTSA 04V427000 · Aug 30, 2004
Dec 5, 200303V512000	Vehicle speed control: cables IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V512000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED. Risk IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. Filed under Grand Vitara Campaign NHTSA 03V512000 · Dec 5, 2003
Jun 16, 200303V223000	Visibility: windshield 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 03V223000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara Xl7 Campaign NHTSA 03V223000 · Jun 16, 2003

Merged from NHTSA model names: Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara Xl-7, Grand Vitara Xl7. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component114

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

114Complaints filed

15Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Vehicle speed control	28	25	8	1	4
Service brakes	15	13	2	0	0
Hydraulic	15	13	2	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	14	12	0	0	0
Tires	12	11	0	0	0
Fuel system	11	10	1	1	0
Gasoline	11	10	1	1	0
Power train	10	9	1	0	0
Suspension	10	9	0	0	0
Electrical system	8	7	0	2	0
Seat belts	6	5	1	0	1
Equipment	6	5	0	0	0
Steering	6	5	0	0	0
Structure	4	4	0	1	0
Air bags	3	3	3	0	4

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara XL-7.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 10/29/2020 · ODI 11372294
Air bags
“Tl* the contact owned a 2002 suzuki grand vitara. The contact stated while making a right turn onto a bridge during inclement weather conditions from a stop sign, control of the vehicle was lost causing a crash into a…”
Filed 01/02/2020 · ODI 11296613
Electrical system
“When I push on gas it doesn't excellerate. Make a grinding noise on lower drivers side of engine. I smell something burning.”
Filed 10/29/2018 · ODI 11143858

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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The most recent, 05V452000 (reported October 5, 2005), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 114 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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