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Suzuki Grand VitaraModel year report

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
52,750miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 19 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by engine cooling (7) and air bags (6). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,750 miles. Of all complaints, 8 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Steering (2), Electrical system (1), Engine (1), Exterior lighting (1), Interior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “Consumer had to wait 3 weeks for an appointment to have the accelerator cable casting recall 03v512000 repairs performed. Consumer missed the appointment due to an ice storm. When the consumer called to reschedule the appointment was told that he would have to wait another 4 weeks.”

NHTSA complaint #10056076, filed 2004-01, 24,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I purchased a 2001 Suzuki grand vitarta with 8000 miles. At 24,500 miles the engine began to have noise. Took to dealer who stated it was timing chin tensioner. They replaced 2 tensioners at the dealers expense. I have put an additional 5000 miles on the car and the problem seems to be back. I have researched the tensioners and found 100's of complaints on the same part. Suzuki has not issued a recall on this item as of yet, however if the timing chain should break, accidents can occur. …”

NHTSA complaint #10141739, filed 2005-11, 24,900 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy until after impact. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and sternum while the passenger sustained a facial injury from striking the windshield. The contact and the passenger were both transported to a hospital. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10547265, filed 2013-10, 85,000 miles

Brakes: “My car was called back years ago but never serviced . They said they'd call never did. Now I'm expieriencing problems vith my car. It has been an excellent car and wouldn't trade it for anything. It's a 2001 Grand Vitara standard and it cranks but won't start. It's happend before. My gas peddle goes all the way on the floor. Doesn't feel right. Feels as if a line was broken. The car use to shift to the side when hitting the brakes. Can you help? What is it? I haven't been sble to use my car for a week.”

NHTSA complaint #10779456, filed 2015-10, 104,189 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

46% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 85,000 miles.

0%0–1023%10–2523%25–5015%50–7523%75–10015%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 52,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2001200220032004920052006201320152016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Grand Vitara · sedan not rated4 / 4———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Grand Vitara RWD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic171918$3,700
Grand Vitara RWD2.5L 6-cyl5-speed manual172018$3,700
Grand Vitara 4WD2.5L 6-cyl5-speed manual172018$3,700
Grand Vitara 4WD2.5L 6-cyl4-speed automatic161917$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

Recall details for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara → · 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.

Other model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121336,7502—22—Not enough data
20111135,9134—22—Not enough data
20102050,0005—21—Falling
20091442,0004—21—Not enough data
20084240,0002—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20075837,0003—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200616146,3526—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004835,5002—18—Not enough data
20032950,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20024728,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20013852,7505—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20008559,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199910857,0004—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Suzuki Grand Vitara model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 9 complaints (24% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 7.

Has the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?

The EPA rates the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara (Grand Vitara, 2.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 17 city and 19 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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,750 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 85,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.