2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,294miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,294 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“The contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the vehicle almost turned over when the brake was applied. The contact also stated that the vehicle proceeded to accelerate while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was steered into the bushes to avoid a crash and was then shutdown with the keys. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496904, filed 2013-02, 78,400 miles“Complete brake failure on 5 separate occasions beginning at about 400 miles on the vehicle and continuing to present date. Failure has resulted in being unable to stop until rolling thru intersections...so far no accident. Vehicle has been back to dealer for problem 4 times, most recently during november. Dealer and manufacturer seem inclined to ignore the problem despite the potential for disaster for my family. …”
NHTSA complaint #755048, filed 2001-11“While pulling inside of the car port vehicle accelerated uncontrollable, and hit a brick wall. No injuries reported. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. The second incident occurred when consumer was backing out of the driveway and vehicle accelerated backwards .in both incidents consumer stepped on the brake pedal in order to stop. However, vehicle continued to speed. Consumer turned the vehicle off, and took vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10099810, filed 2004-11Related recalls
- 05V452000Oct 5, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2005, XL7 2001–2006
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 21% |
| 2001 | 5 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 16 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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.
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