Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7Model year report

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Problems

Complaints: 15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 45,988miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 17 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and tires (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,988 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “The timing chain snapped while traveling on the interstate causing the engine to cease. The damage to the engine and chain was $3600. This vehicle is 38 months old with 52,000 miles of wear: 2001 Suzuki xl7.”

NHTSA complaint #10104657, filed 2004-12, 52,000 miles

Seat belts: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10067170, filed 2004-06, 77,000 miles

Tires: “Current tires have insufficient wear ratings to carry passenger load. Current tires are bridgestone (p235/70r16) with a rating of 300. Consumer feels that rating on tires should be 400 to 450. Dealer has informed consumer that pressure should be lowered to 28 PSI, consumer feels this PSI is lower than it should be.”

NHTSA complaint #885669, filed 2001-04

Vehicle speed control: “Consumer received a recall NHTSA 03v51200 regarding vehicle speed control cable casing cap. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.”

NHTSA complaint #10063106, filed 2004-03, 35,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,500 and 77,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,988 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Grand Vitara XL7 RWD	2.7L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	15	18	17	$3,950
Grand Vitara XL7 RWD	2.7L 6-cyl	5-speed manual	16	19	17	$3,950
Grand Vitara XL7 4WD	2.7L 6-cyl	5-speed manual	16	19	17	$3,950
Grand Vitara XL7 4WD	2.7L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	15	18	16	$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

04V427000Aug 30, 2004
Fuel system, gasoline
Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2001–2004, Grand Vitara 1999–2003, Vitara 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…

Recall details for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.

10216558Jul 8, 2022Body and structure, Suspension. Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
10152052Nov 20, 2018Suspension, Equipment. This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension…

Other model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2004	17	52,500	1	—	18	—	Falling
2003	13	13,103	3	—	17	—	Not enough data
2002	26	20,100	2	—	17	Not compared (before 2008)	Falling
2001	15	45,988	1	—	17	—	Stable

All Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.

Has the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (Grand Vitara XL7, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,988 miles and the middle half falls between 35,500 and 77,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.