Grand Vitara Xl-7 (2003)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
2.7-V6-Gas
2.7L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 Unidentified Engine
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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.
Recalls (3)
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.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IGNITION SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS IS ROUTED UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE HARNESS CAN RUB AGAINST THE MANIFOLD DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND ABRASION DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS CAN OCCUR.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2003-2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 complaints?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the brakes and the engine.
Is the 2003-2003 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 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 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 2003-2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 have?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on file for the 2003-2003 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 2003-2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2003-2003 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 electrical system, the brakes and the engine, 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 2003 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. 36 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.