NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2001–2005

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 73 owner complaints for the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, covering model years 2001 to 2005. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (26), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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3 recall campaigns on file
73 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2001–2005)

most complaints: 2002 (26 for that model year)
top component: Air Bags (15 complaints)
latest recall 04V427000 (reported Aug 30, 2004)

8 complaints reporting a crash (11.0%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (2.7%)
4 complaints reporting an injury (5.5%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 26 of 73, or 35.6%. Next come 2004 (17) and 2001 (15). The fewest are for 2005, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2001	15	0	0	1
2002	26	3	1	1
2003	13	4	0	1
2004	17	1	1	1
2005	2	0	0	0
All model years	73	8	2	4

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 15 complaints (20.5% of all 73), followed by Electrical System (11) and Vehicle Speed Control (10).

Components named most often in Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	15	20.5%
Electrical System	11	15.1%
Vehicle Speed Control	10	13.7%
Tires	9	12.3%
Engine and Engine Cooling	8	11.0%
Power Train	5	6.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5	6.8%
Suspension	5	6.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	4.1%
Seat Belts	3	4.1%
Visibility	3	4.1%
Engine	2	2.7%
Equipment	2	2.7%
Exterior Lighting	2	2.7%
Unknown or Other	2	2.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Grand Vitara XL-7, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2001 to 2004. The 2003 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

3 recall campaigns

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recall campaigns covering each model year
2001: 1 campaign	2002: 2 campaigns	2003: 3 campaigns	2004: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 04V427000
Reported Aug 30, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline
Model years 2001–2004
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.
Consequence:
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 03V495000
Reported Dec 2, 2003
Electrical System › Ignition
Model year 2003
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.
Consequence:
Damage to the wiring harness can cause a short in the ignition circuit, which can cause the ignition fuse to blow and the engine to stop running. This can result in a loss of control of the vehicle and could cause a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will repair any wiring harness damage and will add additional insulation and a protector plate to prevent the wiring harness from becoming damaged. Owner notification began on December 16, 2003. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
NHTSA campaign 03V223000
Reported Jun 16, 2003
Visibility › Windshield
Model years 2002–2003
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, covering model years 2001 to 2005. The most recent, 04V427000, was reported on August 30, 2004 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2003 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 26 of the 73 complaints in NHTSA’s file (35.6%). The next are 2004 (17) and 2001 (15). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 15 complaints, or 20.5% of all 73. Electrical System (11) and Vehicle Speed Control (10) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Suzuki dealer.

How many Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 73 complaints, 8 report a crash, 2 a fire, 4 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Suzuki models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Suzuki VIN decoder with every Suzuki model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Suzuki Forenza 2004–2008 · 6 recalls · 907 complaints
Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2013 · 15 recalls · 639 complaints
Suzuki XL7 2001–2009 · 5 recalls · 380 complaints
Suzuki SX4 2000–2013 · 9 recalls · 312 complaints
Suzuki Verona 2004–2006 · 6 recalls · 216 complaints
Suzuki Reno 2004–2008 · 4 recalls · 173 complaints
Suzuki Sidekick 1995–2000 · 2 recalls · 149 complaints
Suzuki VZR1800 2006–2023 · 1 recall · 146 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.