2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,760 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl7. While driving less than 55 MPH, the passenger side brakes locked while the driver attempted to avoid a swerving vehicle. Two of the brake lines fail”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The rear driver side seat belt twisted around the child's waist. As a result, the child was trapped for 7 hours. The consumer had to cut the seat belt in order to release the child. *ak *sc *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 4, 2004 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 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 XL7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 | 1 | 18 |
Checking a specific 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7
How do I know if my 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 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.
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.
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.