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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 47 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 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 2004-03

“From the time of purchase july 6, 2002, brakes squeaked excessively/constantly loud even after replacement of rotors twice and shaving them. The problem persisted with premature fix and problem then reoccurred. Remote did not lock/unlock vehicle. Control module replaced. Passenger side door rattled while driving. Tire did not hold pressure. There was vehicle pull. Tire pressure checked out ok. Consumer requested replacement vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #8020674, filed 2002-10

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200917%
200642%
200236%
200138%
200022%
199987%

Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology