2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“I have been without air conditioning for over a month now. The condinser for the system is supposidly on back order; however, neither the dealer or the manufacture will provide alternate transportation. I live in an are where the temperature is in the 90's to 100's, and have gotten heat exhaustion on the freeway causing a scary situation. I am very unhappy.”
NHTSA complaint #752155, filed 2001-09“Consumer letter regarding concerns with the timing chain tensioners on the 1999-2002 grand vitari xl7. Other problems: broken keyless entry which occurred twice, the vehicle radiator (twice), water pump (twice), and the thermostat was replaced twice. Tsb ts 07 03014r2”
NHTSA complaint #10126872, filed 2005-06Related recalls
- 01V070000Mar 2, 2001Vehicle description: some sport utility vehicles do not comply with the certain requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This 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…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 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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