2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“While driving at any speed and hitting a bump in the road lost steering wheel control. Also, front tires were not aligned, and the inner part of the tires wore out prematurely.”
NHTSA complaint #10080182, filed 2004-06, 17,260 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Until recently, the contact has never used the tiger paw spare tire that came with the vehicle. While driving 60 MPH on a busy highway, a tire blew out with a loud pop. The driver was able to maneuver the vehicle off of the road to safety. The fender was damaged due to the tire and how it detached from the vehicle. The tire size was unknown. The failure and current mileages exceeded 200,000. Updated 01/14/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10248323, filed 2008-11, 200,000 milesTires: 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 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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