Major Problems with 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3 Mileage: 2000 miles

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 82000 miles

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara CRUISE CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 52500 miles

Browse 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara complaints by category

Problems with CABLES, ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES and HYDRAULIC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Suzuki Grand Vitara owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the dealership informed the consumer to call back in 5 days to make an appointment to have the accelerator cable	8 ~ 10759 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on february 10 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap . dealership still did not...	4 ~ 2000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC from the time of purchase july 6 2002 brakes squeaked excessively/constantly loud even after replacement of rotors twice and shaving...	4 ~ 16530 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer stated she received a recall notice (campaign #0442700) but when she took her vehicle to the dealer for the...	3 ~ 20667 miles
TIRES consumer states at 12 000 miles vehicle was taken in for an alignment. 5000 miles later all 4 tires had...	3 ~ 81087 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at 35 mph on busy streetvehicle experienced sudden acceleration. consumer stated her four year old son was in	2 ~ 44250 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION this is the worst suv i have ever driven. it wanders all over the road it simply will not go	2
SEAT BELTS the passenger side restraint seat belt retractor will not release properly. when the consumer clicks in the belt the retractor	2 ~ 42100 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle experienced a problem with the accelerator cable. the vehicle went out of control and rolled over which resulted	2 ~ 28000 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2002 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated while making a right turn onto a bridge...	1 ~ 82000 miles
POWER TRAIN 2002 suzuki vitara with transmission failure. consumer states that the vehicle will go into reverse with no help from the...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: the consumer stated the front driver's side seat belt buckle assembly broke. the seat belt will not lock .	1 ~ 58000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the consumer stated there was a loud popping sound while driving at 35-40 mph. this happened without warning and...	1 ~ 41000 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: the consumer stated there was a loud popping sound while driving at 35-40 mph. this happened without warning and...	1 ~ 41000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT while driving consumer 2002 grand vitara air compressor failed. ts the consumer requested reimbursement. sc ...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE fuel door fell off again!!!!...	1 ~ 63500 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM suzuki taken to dealer 3 times for ignition locked and 2 times for the 4wd problem. *bf when the consumer...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN suzuki taken to dealer 3 times for ignition locked and 2 times for the 4wd problem. *bf when the consumer...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the pedals are to close causing the consumer to simultaneously depress the brake/accelerator pedal. the dealership will be notified. the	1 ~ 47000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS there was a vibration coming from the brakes. the rotors had completely warped. *jb ...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE while driving 65 mph and pushing in the cigarette lighter lighter popped out and landed into some tissue which caught	1 ~ 49000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at any speed and hitting a bump in the road lost steering wheel control. also front tires were	1 ~ 17260 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2002 suzuki grand vitara. drivers heated seat wiring fire.*jb...	1 ~ 24651 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i am writing about the seat belts in my 2002 suzuki grand vitara. the passenger seat belt frequently locks up...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS i am writing about the seat belts in my 2002 suzuki grand vitara. the passenger seat belt frequently locks up...	1
WHEELS while driving at 70 mph brake foundation assembly and the wheel fell off. as resul vehicle rolled over. consumer had	1 ~ 22000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at 70 mph brake foundation assembly and the wheel fell off. as resul vehicle rolled over. consumer had	1 ~ 22000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING response to a letter the consumer received in regards to selling her 2002 suzuki grand vitara. *ph the vehicle was...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT response to a letter the consumer received in regards to selling her 2002 suzuki grand vitara. *ph the vehicle was...	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING response to a letter the consumer received in regards to selling her 2002 suzuki grand vitara. *ph the vehicle was...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS brakes squealed excessively and cost a mint to have replaced. (had to have two sets bought to get this to...	1 ~ 25000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the gear shifter failed to function and suddenly got stuck in the gear that it was in. dealership replaced the...	1 ~ 29056 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this is the worst suv i have ever driven. it wanders all over the road it simply will not go	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this is the worst suv i have ever driven. it wanders all over the road it simply will not go	1
SUSPENSION on 8-15/02 at 1 394 miles car returned to dealer. allignment don't because car will not steer straight. on 11/04/02...	1
EQUIPMENT from the time of purchase july 6 2002 brakes squeaked excessively/constantly loud even after replacement of rotors twice and shaving...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE from the time of purchase july 6 2002 brakes squeaked excessively/constantly loud even after replacement of rotors twice and shaving...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking there was a grinding noise. took to dealer and they replaced brakes. one month later grinding started again.	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when starting the car it shakes for two to three minutes and then finally runs normal. before this it won't...	1 ~ 28000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while the truck was left running for a few minutes with the air conditioner in use the truck began smoking...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when trying to start the vehicle fuel flooded the engine causing vehicle not to start. vehicle was taken to the	1 ~ 28000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer states at 12 000 miles vehicle was taken in for an alignment. 5000 miles later all 4 tires had...	1 ~ 26000 miles

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