2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
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.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 94,008 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle 28610-54g10-000 suzuki solenoid,shift lock is bad. Can not find part. If their are recalls on this vehicle i would like them fixed if possible please. Vehicle will not shift into gear and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2020 · Unknown or other
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, he lost consciousness and crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The conta”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2014 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (Grand Vitara 4WD, Grand Vitara XL7, Grand Vitara XL7 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 18–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | 3 | 13 |
| 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | 1 | 17 |
| 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
How do I know if my 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V427000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Forenza907 complaints
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
- SX4312 complaints
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.