2002 Suzuki Grand vitara problems
The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second and third generation were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation eschewing the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name Suzuki Escudo (Japanese: スズキ・エスクード, Hepburn: Suzuki Esukūdo).
The choice of the name "Vitara" was inspired by the Latin word vita, as in English word vitality. "Escudo", the name primarily used in the Japanese Domestic Market, refers to the "escudo", the monetary unit of Portugal before adoption of the Euro. The original series was designed to fill the slot above the Suzuki Jimny. The first generation was known as Suzuki Sidekick in the United States. The North American version was produced as a joint venture between Suzuki and General Motors known as CAMI. It was also sold as the Santana 300 and 350 in Spain and in the Japanese market, it was also sold as the Mazda Proceed Levante.
The second generation was launched in 1998 under the "Grand Vitara" badge in most markets. It was accompanied by a still larger SUV known as the Suzuki XL-7 (known as Grand Escudo in Japan). The third generation was launched in 2005.
The fourth generation, released in 2015, reverted to the original name "Vitara" in most markets, but shifted from an off-road SUV towards a more road-oriented crossover style. It shares the platform and many components with the slightly larger SX4 S-Cross.
The model introduced in 2022 for the Indian market only reuses the "Grand Vitara" nameplate. It is slightly larger than the SX4 S-Cross.
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Common 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara problems
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002 is a popular compact SUV known for its versatility and off-road capabilities. However, like any vehicle, it is not without its common problems and issues. After reviewing various sources, including owner complaints and expert opinions, the following problems have been identified as the most common in the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002:
In summary, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002 is a reliable and capable SUV, but like any vehicle, it is not without its common problems. Engine oil consumption, oil pressure sensor failure, valve adjustment, first gear problems, front axle seals leaks, suspension weaknesses, and check engine light issues are some of the most common problems that owners have reported. Regular maintenance and servicing can prevent many of these issues, ensuring that the Grand Vitara 2002 remains a reliable and capable SUV for years to come.
What is the common problem with Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Grand-Vitara has a known issue with its water pumps, which are prone to seizing up. Those pumps run off the timing belt, so seizure leads to a timing belt slip which is causing the engine to stall. In most cases, you will need to order both a new water pump and a new timing belt from BreakerYard.
What year are bad for Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Summary: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat.
What is the best year of Grand Vitara?
In terms of reliability, the 2013 model received a near-perfect reliability score from Cars.com. There were also testimonies from owners that claimed their Grand Vitaras developed little to no issues.
What is the fuel consumption of a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002?
Highlights of the Suzuki Grand Vitara 2002
It has a petrol engine with a fuel economy of 8.2L/100km.
2002 Suzuki Grand vitara car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Suzuki Grand vitara problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Gasoline problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara
The NHTSA has received 53 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS3TD62V324
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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 CEMENT WALL. THE CONTACT COULD NOT GAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND HER BODY LUNGED FORWARD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RETRACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED (NUMBER 19005490). THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN BY AN AMBULANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR HER MULTIPLE INJURIES. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN STERNUM AND MULTIPLE TEETH, INJURED HER CHEST WALL, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT KNEES AND NECK. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD SUFFERED FROM PNEUMONIA AND WAS SEEKING TREATMENT BY A NEUROLOGIST AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER LEFT KNEE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOTALED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO UNKNOWN LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-21
- VIN: JS3TD62V024
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURES. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,330. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-10
- VIN: 2S3TE52V826
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. UNTIL RECENTLY, THE CONTACT HAS NEVER USED THE TIGER PAW SPARE TIRE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, A TIRE BLEW OUT WITH A LOUD POP. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD TO SAFETY. THE FENDER WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE TIRE AND HOW IT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES EXCEEDED 200,000. UPDATED 01/14/09. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2S3TD52V226
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2002 SUZUKI VITARA WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO REVERSE WITH NO HELP FROM THE DRIVER AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL LOCK UP AND NOT GO INTO REVERSE. SHE ALSO STATES THAT IT HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE THIRD INCIDENT OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JS3TD62V424
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 A LOWER GEAR WHEN ASCENDING A HILL TO KEEP IT AT 55 MPH. THE RPM'S JUMPED FROM ABOUT 2,000 TO 5,000 WHEN THE CAR SHIFTED INTO 3RD GEAR - WHICH CAUSED THE TIRES TO LOSE TRACTION AND I WRECKED INTO 2 HIGHWAY SIGN POSTS AND SKIDDED SIDEWAYS ABOUT 50 YARDS INTO THE CENTER MEDIAN. IT WAS A MIRACLE THAT I DIDN'T ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. IT COST ME $5,000 IN COLLISION DAMAGE TO FIX THE CAR. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES THIS ALL THE TIME STILL WHEN EVEN ON MODERATE HILLS TO KEEP UP WITH THE SET MPH. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW IN MY OPINION. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT NEEDED TO JUMP UP TO OVER 5,000 RPM'S JUST TO GO 65 MPH AND STAY UP WITH THE SET CRUISE SPEED. THANKS. DWS *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-01
- VIN: JS3TD62V524
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I AM WRITING ABOUT THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT FREQUENTLY LOCKS UP AND DOESN'T ALLOW THE PERSON WEARING IT TO MOVE. I FIND IT VERY ANNOYING AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE AS WHOEVER IS IN THAT SEAT USUALLY ENDS UP UNBUCKLING IT AND NOT PUTTING IT BACK ON. THIS ALSO HAPPENS IN THE REAR SEATS, ALTHOUGH IT ISN'T AS MUCH OF A PROBLEM AS I GENERALLY DON'T HAVE REAR PASSENGERS. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BOTH FRONT BELTS NOT RETRACTING FULLY WHEN WE EXIT THE VEHICLE, I CHECKED WITH THE DEALER, BUT REPLACING THE RETRACTOR WAS QUITE EXPENSIVE AND I FEEL THIS IS A DEFECT AS SEAT BELTS SHOULD LAST LONGER THEN A FEW YEARS. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-28
- VIN: JS3TD62VX24
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY BROKE. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK . HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-01
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER 2002 GRAND VITARA AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED. *TS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-18
- VIN: 2S3TE52V026
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE MAY HAVE RUN OVER SOMETHING. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THIS, AND SHE PROCEEDED. AFTERWARDS, THE BRAKES WERE HARD TO APPLY. AGAIN THE POPPING NOISE BECAME MORE PROMINENT AFTER APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND DISCOVERED NOTHING AT THAT TIME. THE POPPING NOISE CONTINUED ALONG WITH HARD BRAKING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT IN WHICH THEY STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED ALONG WITH THE STRUTS. THE ENTIRE HARDWARE INCLUDING THE SHOES AND THE DRUMS WERE DESTROYED. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DIAGNOSE WHY THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *AK (11/23/05) THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE CABLES HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD SELF DESTRUCT. *SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-13
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2S3TD52V326
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: AT SPEED OF 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, I WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD TO APPLY MY BRAKES QUICKLY, AND MUCH TO MY SHOCK, THE CAR WENT SIDEWAYS AND SLAMMED INTO A STEEL DIVIDER. THIS CAUSED BODY DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE TO THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE - FROM FRONT TO BACK AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY REPAIRS DONE AS OF YET. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-24
- VIN: 2S3TC52C226
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: AFTER SEVERAL MISDIAGNOSES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR GOING INTO GEARS THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED TWO MONTHS AFTER THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY. I WAS CHARGED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH WAS COMPLETELY UNFAIR. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID I WASN''T PUSHING HARD ENOUGH ON THE BRAKE. THE SECOND TIME HE SAID IT WAS DO TO THE COLD WEATHER. THE THIRD TIME HE SAID THAT UNTIL THE CAR COULD NEVER GET BACK INTO GEAR HE WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FOURTH TIME HE FIXED A PART AND IT STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIFTH TIME I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER SUZUKI DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THE OTHER DEALERSHIP DID NOT INSTALL THE PART CORRECTLY. THEN THE SIXTH TIME THEY SAID IT IS A DIFFERENT PART AND FIXED IT AND CHARGED ME BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. THIS PROBLEM TOOK ONE YEAR AND ONE MONTH TO FIX. THE DISTRICT MANAGER SAID BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT HE WOULD NOT APPROVE THE COST OF FIXING IT. EVEN THOUGHT THE PROBLEM STARTED AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS OF ME OWNING THE CAR AND WAS CLEARLY BACK WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR TO THIS DATE STILL DOESN''T HAVE 30,000 MILES ON IT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-03
- VIN: JS3TX92V224
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY BEGAN TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE WHEN ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOUR TIMES AND REPLACED THE CABLE ACCELERATOR. *AK THE FIRST OCCASION OCCURRED AS THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE WENT FLYING INTO THE NEXT PARKING SPACE. THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE BRAKE TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL, BUT NOTHING CHANGED, THE ENGINE CONTINUED RACING. THE CONSUMER WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AGAIN AND WAS BACK TO NORMAL. ON THE SECOND OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED INTO DRIVE AND EXACT SAME THING OCCURRED, BUT ONLY THIS TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND STARTED BACK AGAIN IN FULL THROTTLE. ON THE THIRD OCCASION, WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED AND THE SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RACE. *SC *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-26
- VIN: JS3TD62V424
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL DOOR FELL OFF AGAIN!!!!
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-09
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GASOLINE FUEL DOOR FELL OFF FOR NO REASON, AS FAR I CAN TELL, ALL THE HARDWARE THAT WOULD SECURE FUEL DOOR IS STILL THERE. I HAVE SEEN OTHER SUZUKI'S WITH THE SAME THING. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-21
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE PEDALS ARE TO CLOSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO SIMULTANEOUSLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE/ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-03
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SUZUKI TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES FOR IGNITION LOCKED AND 2 TIMES FOR THE 4WD PROBLEM. *BF WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME REGARDING THE 4-WHEEL IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERNAL LOCATED IN THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-04
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE, AND HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-19
- VIN: 2S3TD52V026
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE ROTORS HAD COMPLETELY WARPED. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-01
- VIN: JS3TE62V924
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFROM RECALL REPAIRS.*MR *JB *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-14
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V427000) FOR THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-12
- VIN: JS3TX92V424
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (CAMPAIGN #0442700), BUT WHEN SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE REPAIR SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY ARE BACK LOGGED. THEY ALSO TOLD HER THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL. THE DEALER ALSO TOLD HER THAT THEY HAVE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL SENT THE PART. THE DEALERSHIP NAME IS BELL ROAD SUZUKI 999 W BELL RD PHOENIX, AZ 85023 602 993 3322. PLEASE HELP. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JS3TX92V224
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND PUSHING IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER LIGHTER POPPED OUT AND LANDED INTO SOME TISSUE, WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JS1VS53AXX2
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JS3TD62V524
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 2002 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. DRIVERS HEATED SEAT WIRING FIRE.*JB
STEERING,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-28
- VIN: JS3TD62V524
- Components: STEERING,TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD LOST STEERING WHEEL CONTROL. ALSO, FRONT TIRES WERE NOT ALIGNED, AND THE INNER PART OF THE TIRES WORE OUT PREMATURELY.*AK
2002 Suzuki Grand vitara recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara car reviews
Positive 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara car reviews
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You have a great looking car! I noticed that it's a black LTD with a front bush bar, rear spoiler, running boards, MP3 player, and chrome after-market AR alloy rims. Sounds awesome!
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Very happy. Great vehicle with great service. Excellent value.
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Overall, it's pretty good! The ride can be a bit harsh in cold weather, but it's more tolerable in warm weather. After 14,500 miles, the dash rattles a little, but the paint job still looks new and the rest of the vehicle is solid. It's never been taken off-road and has very few highway miles.
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We purchased this vehicle two weeks ago and, overall, we are satisfied with it. However, we did encounter some issues with the cargo area cover, which did not snap out as easily as stated in the owner's manual. Unfortunately, we had to break ours to remove it. Additionally, we have experienced some rattling from the back door, which can be annoying at times. Despite these minor setbacks, we still believe that the Grand Vitara is a great vehicle!
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I've owned this vehicle for two years and it has been trouble-free. It gets between 21 and 25 miles per gallon and the engine is powerful enough for this car. If you're looking for a small SUV, this is a great choice. However, if you're looking for a sportscar or an SUV that rides like a Caddy, this may not be the car for you. I believe the person who rated this car a 1.1 may have had a bad experience and should have considered a more expensive, larger car. This car is a great value for the money! I've never had a car that held its value like this one. I've always had to sell or trade them in at a loss.
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Are you having problems with your 2002 Suzuki Grand vitara?
Boyd Kuphal 2024-11-14
Since it was new, it has been wandering all over the road and has had 9 front-end alignments, but unfortunately, it will not hold them for more than a week. It needed struts, front brakes, a fuel tank, and the computer went bad. The four-wheel drive also stopped working, and the tires need to be replaced at only 9000 miles. Other than that, there are no other problems to speak of...
Albin Lakin 2024-11-13
This car was a decent buy for the money. Although it has an annoying squeaking that the dealer can't seem to fix, it has good amounts of power with 5 speed. The car also has very good lights and provides a smooth driving experience on the interstate. While it may not be the heaviest car on the road and can bounce a bit, it is an inexpensive SUV that provides good value for its price.
King Reichel 2024-08-15
Overall, I have had some issues with the car, particularly with the alignment, door locks, body molding, radio, and tires. Unfortunately, the dealer has not been very attentive and has not been able to resolve the issues despite multiple attempts. However, I do appreciate the car's good pick-up and sturdiness. While I would not personally buy another car from this brand or recommend it, I understand that everyone's experiences may differ. As for the dealer, I cannot recommend Bill Seidel based on my own experiences. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback.
Dameon Predovic 2024-07-14
You'll find that it performs well in snowy conditions.
Bell Hodkiewicz 2024-04-12
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Suzuki cars. I've had two so far, my first one was a 1987 Samari which I had for 15 years, and now I have a 2002 model. While the 2002 had a few recalls, I made sure to keep up with all the recommended maintenance and it was a reliable and fun vehicle... until recently. Unfortunately, I've been told that the engine needs to be replaced and it's been at the dealer for over two weeks with no estimated completion date. On the bright side, the dealer was quick to give me a rental car. I do miss my Suzuki and I'm hoping it comes home soon! In the future, I might consider leasing a vehicle instead of buying. Thanks for listening!