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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
15%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
12,175miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 15% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,175 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.

“Engine oil leaks through the exaust pipe from the timing chain cover seal. The burning smell can be smelled almost immediately after purchase. I thought the smell will go away. At 4250 miles, I found oil spot on my drive way. Dealer took out the from part of engine and re-sealed. After repair, I think the engine is still leaking, but the dealer told me that the oil/grease is from the rust proof. I like to get a second opion, but the next available dealer is million miles away. It is going to be a long and disturbing process for me down the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #10070729, filed 2004-01, 4,250 miles

“The consumer stated that she heard a squealing sound under the hood while making a sharp right turn. Occasionally after the sound, the steering control would not be there. The consumer spoke to dealer, who stated they worked on the transmission and changed the oil.”

NHTSA complaint #10118825, filed 2005-05, 42,900 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002415%
2001427%

Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7

Tires
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 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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