2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles. 2 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.
“Failure on brakes, accelerator, alarm, lights and problems with the carpet. The brakes and accelerator were recalled. The brakes made a loud noise when turning the steering wheel. The alarmed failed. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer about ten times in reference to the alarm. The door ajar chime did not work. The carpet was loose. The consumer had to wait two months before it was fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10073461, filed 2004-05“Problem with vehicle accelerating backwards when trying to park. The vehicle hit a steel beam. The problem was due to the accelerator cable. (Suzuki xl 7) the c onsumer stated the vehicle had just been serviced for a recall regarding the accelrator cable.”
NHTSA complaint #10089125, filed 2004-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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