2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,950 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.
“Vehicle developed a humming noise in the drive train. Dealer first replaced an axle bearing. Second time replaced the entire rear, drum to drum. Third time dealer said they didn't hear the noise even though there was no change from the second time when they replaced the entire rear.”
NHTSA complaint #10086700, filed 2004-08, 3,000 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 milesTransmission and drivetrain: 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 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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