2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 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.
“When starting the car it shakes for two to three minutes and then finally runs normal. Before this it won't start. The dealer replaced the starter but I still have this problem. The dealer says they can't do anything about it unless they can duplicate the problem. So now I have to worry about the car breaking down.”
NHTSA complaint #10062448, filed 2004-03, 28,000 miles“Gasoline fuel door fell off for no reason, as far I can tell, all the hardware that would secure fuel door is still there. I have seen other Suzuki's with the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10114846, filed 2005-03, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V427000Aug 30, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2003, Grand Vitara XL-7 2001–2004, Vitara 2004
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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