2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 230,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 230,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 contact's head struck the steering wheel column and front windshield. The contact sustained bruises to the chest area and a slight concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10596451, filed 2014-06, 230,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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