2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year.
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 slips between second and third gear at normal operating temperature. This was inconsistant but recurring problem which usually occurred when pulling into traffic from a stop. The transmission would slip under acceleration and not shift into third gear until stopped accelerating. This circumstance created a safety hazard while attempting to merge into traffic. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and the transmission was replaced under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #765625, filed 2002-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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