2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission makes huge grinding sound when shifting into reverse - this has been confirmed in writing by authorized Suzuki service center as normal yet sound. Nly occurred in 24th month of ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #10032877, filed 2003-08, 23,500 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
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.
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