2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 27%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,528miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 27% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,528 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.
“I have a 2002 xl7 with 11,000 miles tires already have no tread, I also have problems with passenger side window making an awful noise. Sometimes when I give it gas it doesn't respond and will just plain give out on me... I suggest no one buy one please it gives SUV's a bad name. If anyone has info on my problems please contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #10048795, filed 2003-11, 2,000 miles“I was traveling on I-10 eastbound near tallahassee, fl going approximately 70 MPH when my car briefly shook/vibrated. I let off the gas perplexed when I heard what sounded like an explosion. My car careened to the left and with a death grip on the steering wheel, I tried to control the vehicle. I moved back and forth across the 2 lanes of interstate at least twice before gaining control. Parts of tire and plastic were flying behind me. I pulled over to the side of the road at mile marker 193. It took a few minutes for me to get my composure. I was crying, shaking and very scared. …”
NHTSA complaint #10204536, filed 2007-10“We purchased 2 new Suzuki's xl7 2002 with bridgestone dueler ht687 p235/60/r16. Started vibrating almost from the start. Terrible pulsing when using the brake. Had tires forced road balanced 3 times. No change. 4 were replaced on one car and one on the other. Problem still existed. We were told by firestone dealer that it was not the tires. He said there was something wrong with the car, such as brakes or something wrong with the front end. We had an independent dealer check all the above and could only find a problem with the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016954, filed 2003-05“The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler h/t 687 (na) tires, size p235/60r17. The contact purchased the set of tires two years ago. Currently, the two front tires are deteriorating from the inside. The remaining tread depth was 1/8 and 1/16. The tire failure mileage was 25,000 and the vehicle current and failure mileages were 77,130.”
NHTSA complaint #10274879, filed 2009-06, 77,130 miles“Tires wearing out fast with low mileage on them, bridgestone p235-60-16 dueler h/t. Been complaining to Suzuki dealer about tires and steering on the car. In one month from last visit had to replace all 4 tires because of cupping on all four tires. Steering was shimming at 60 miles per hour bad andalso making steering go from left to right. Dealer wont do nothing. But service manager at tirapelli Suzuki stated Suzuki knows of a problem with these tires but the dealer doesnt warrant the tires. All they suggested was replace tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10036812, filed 2003-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 27% |
| 2001 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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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