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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, most often about the wheels and tires (27% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Grand Vitara XL-7 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 problems
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
I have a 2002 xl7 with 11,000 miles tires already have no tread, I also have problems with passenger side window making an awful noise. Sometimes when I give it gas it doesn't respond and will just plain give out on me... I suggest no one buy one please it gives SUV's a bad name. If anyone has info on my problems…
Bridgestone dueler 687 p235/60r16 tires premature wear, unsafe to drive, Suzuki has 21,000 miles, steering shakes, tire dealer states it may be car alignment will not replace. Tires have been rotated at stated intervals, however, maintenance has failed to help the premature wear. I have searched the web and cannot…
Engine
6 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: engine.
Engine oil leaks through the exaust pipe from the timing chain cover seal. The burning smell can be smelled almost immediately after purchase. I thought the smell will go away. At 4250 miles, I found oil spot on my drive way. Dealer took out the from part of engine and re-sealed. After repair, I think the engine is…
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.
Speed control
5 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
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…
Dt: the contact stated vehicle surged forward. When depressing the brakes the vehicle continued to move forward. The vehicle was involved in two crashes as a result of the surging. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection over fifty times. There has been no determination as to the cause of the problem.
Suspension
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: front.
Vehicle wonders left and right on road. Took vehicle to dealer , and they performed a front end alignment. Vehicle still the same problem.
I was driving down the road from work and I was only going 40mph and my car all of sudden started shaking and the steering wheel was out of control and finally got control of it and slowed down and stopped and noticed the cross member was broke. It wasn't like that when I bought it. Now I have a car that I'm paying…
Electrical
3 complaints · 12%I have a 2002 xl7 with 11,000 miles tires already have no tread, I also have problems with passenger side window making an awful noise. Sometimes when I give it gas it doesn't respond and will just plain give out on me... I suggest no one buy one please it gives SUV's a bad name. If anyone has info on my problems…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls
Fuel system: fuel system, gasoline
Risk: Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Visibility and wipers: 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 the risk of severe injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: wheels and tires (7 complaints); engine (6 complaints); speed control (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 30, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
- It is the most complained-about Grand Vitara XL-7 model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 years
- 2002