2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 52,500miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 2.7L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. The part named most often is air bags, with 12 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and equipment (1). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags12 71%
- Electrical system4 24%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Exterior lighting1 5.9%
- Seats1 5.9%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Air bag light stays on had auto to Suzuki dealer 3 time. Light still on they changed control model, seat sensor. I am not the only one with this problem. The car was never wrecked or any damage to it. They are ordering a clock spring which I think is whole air bag system, I have paid 3200.00 dollars with the air bag light that is still on.”
NHTSA complaint #10451674, filed 2012-03, 36,780 milesElectrical system: “I noticed when I started my vehicle it started rough and that there were some warning lights on the dashboard. The battery,ABS,and the 4x4 lights were flashing. As I proceeded to my destination which was about 23 miles,I noticed that the radio was shutting off and on, when I put the window down the radio completely shut off. That when I started to get concerned especially I was on the expressway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230193, filed 2008-06, 33 milesEquipment: “The air conditioner went out on our 2004 Suzuki xl-7. This occurred a couple months ago at around 60,000 mi. The compressor was bad, $1500! Now it is going again! I talked with a guy at the repair shop, another xl-7 customer, who said he gets about 10,000 miles per compressor on his, he was in for #4. I think there is a problem at the least, and a scam at worst case.”
NHTSA complaint #10247907, filed 2008-11, 62,283 milesExterior lighting: “Instrument cluster panel has embedded LED lights, no replaceable bulbs...forces entire cluster replacement from unsalvageable or used/salvaged vehicles with no guarantee of true internal condition temporarily or long-term, leading to many safety & dysfunction issues, including rigged components such as false mileage, etc. My xl7 odometer/trip meter blacked out at 130k miles, should last lifetime of vehicle. Suzuki no longer manufacturing the clusters, too cost-prohibitive for owners if they were still making them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389624, filed 2021-01, 130,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 34,500 and 78,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara XL7 RWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 RWD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V427000Aug 30, 2004Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2001–2004, Grand Vitara 1999–2003, Vitara 2004
On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel…
Recall details for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Suspension, Body and structure. Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018Equipment, Suspension. This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension…
- 10022373Aug 9, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Service manual update. Differential carrier, differential cover, and differential bolts have been modified.
Other model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17 | 52,500 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Falling |
| 2003 | 13 | 13,103 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 26 | 20,100 | 2 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 15 | 45,988 | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
All Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 12 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.
Has the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 get?
The EPA rates the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (Grand Vitara XL7, 2.7L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,500 miles and the middle half falls between 34,500 and 78,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.