2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving 65 MPH and pushing in the cigarette lighter lighter popped out and landed into some tissue, which caught on fire. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle over and extinguish the fire. Dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10091884, filed 2004-09, 49,000 miles“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 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEquipment
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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