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2001–2004 · 4 model years

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200226 complaints
Most recalls20033 recalls
Crashes reported8in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302001: 15 complaints, 2 recalls2002: 26 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 13 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 17 complaints, 1 recalls2001200220032004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 Grand Vitara XL-7—17–18 mpg1171110
2003 Grand Vitara XL-7—16–17 mpg3134010
2002 Grand Vitara XL-7—16–17 mpg2263110
2001 Grand Vitara XL-7—16–17 mpg2150010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags14
  • Electrical system11
  • Vehicle speed control10
  • Tires9
  • Engine and engine cooling8
  • Service brakes, hydraulic6
  • Suspension6
  • Power train5