2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 24%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,575miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 24% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,575 miles. 3 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.
“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“Consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap on february 2, 2003. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Also, there were no parts available in puerto rico.”
NHTSA complaint #10063269, filed 2004-03, 30,000 miles“Consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap . Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Also, there were not parts available in puerto rico.”
NHTSA complaint #10063191, filed 2004-03, 37,150 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a building. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Updated 04/05/17”
NHTSA complaint #10938340, filed 2016-12, 135,000 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 milesRelated recalls
- 03V512000Dec 5, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2004, XL7 2001–2004
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 12 | 41% |
| 2002 | 16 | 34% |
| 2001 | 9 | 24% |
| 2000 | 10 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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