2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7
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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Windshield (visibility)
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…
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…
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,601 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When i push on gas it doesn't excellerate. Make a grinding noise on lower drivers side of engine. I smell something burning.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2018 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Keep having a oil leak from the value cover gasket. I have had it fix before and now it is leaking again on my motor and is smoking while driving it. The place says they only give me a 1 yr warranty .”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2016 · Engine
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 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 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7
How do I know if my 2002 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7; 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 03V223000).
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.