Grand Vitara Xl-7 (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
2.7-V6-Gas
2.7L 6-cylView details
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Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 Unidentified Engine
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Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
2.5-V6-Gas
2.5L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7
On a used 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (13), the cooling system (11) and the wheels and tires (9). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 about the engine.
- With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 11 owner complaints on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 about the cooling system.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 about the wheels and tires.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 about the suspension.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 about the transmission and drivetrain.
Recalls (1)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 complaints?
Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. The systems they name most often are the engine, the cooling system and the wheels and tires.
Is the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 have?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the cooling system and the wheels and tires, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Grand Vitara Xl-7 have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 60 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.