2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles.
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.
“When trying to start the vehicle fuel flooded the engine, causing vehicle not to start. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who changed the spark plugs to remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10059232, filed 2004-02, 28,000 miles“Response to a letter the consumer received in regards to selling her 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the vehicle would pull while braking, a speaker was blown, none of the directional signals worked and the check engine light was on. When the consumer picked the vehicle up from the dealer none of the problems had been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10066609, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10019614Apr 5, 2006Exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle.
- 10017455Nov 9, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure.
- 10015910Aug 16, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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.
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