Grand Vitara (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
Suzuki Grand Vitara Unidentified Engine
View details
Complaint Breakdown
2.5-V6-Gas
2.5L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
2.7-V6-Gas
2.7L 6-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
2.0-I4-Gas
2.0L 4-cylView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Suzuki Grand Vitara, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (4)
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.
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 ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.
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.
NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings
All Generations
Alternatives in Compact SUV
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara complaints?
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the interior and the fuel system.
Is the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 have?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the interior and the fuel system, 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.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Grand Vitara?
The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara received an overall N/A-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: N/A stars. Side crash: N/A stars. Rollover: 3 stars. Electronic Stability Control: No. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 47 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.