2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,056 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“2002 Suzuki vitara with transmission failure. Consumer states that the vehicle will go into reverse with no help from the driver and other times it will lock up and not go into reverse. She also states that it has caused damage to personal property. The consumer stated when the third incident occurred, the vehicle locked up and would not go into reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #10210568, filed 2007-11“Suzuki taken to dealer 3 times for ignition locked and 2 times for the 4wd problem. When the consumer took the vehicle to another dealer for the second time regarding the 4-wheel it was determined that the failure was internal located in the front differential assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10109523, filed 2005-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 12 | 11% |
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 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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