2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 34%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 34% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (limited 4wd) was involved in a single car accident when the cruise control was engaged on the highway at 55 MPH. It was a hilly stretch of highway near pittsville, mo and there was a light dusting of snow just starting to fall. The cruise control made the car jump into a lower gear when ascending a hill to keep it at 55 MPH. The RPM's jumped from about 2,000 to 5,000 when the car shifted into 3rd gear - which caused the tires to lose traction and I wrecked into 2 highway sign posts and skidded sideways about 50 yards into the center median. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200466, filed 2007-08, 52,500 miles“Consumer received NHTSA recall letter 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. The dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10061052, filed 2004-03, 8,000 miles“Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 in january 2004 concerning accelerator cable casing cap cracking due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed. Dealership still does not have the parts to conduct recall repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10059692, filed 2004-02, 20,000 miles“On february 10, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap . Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. There was no place in puerto rico that had the parts available.”
NHTSA complaint #10063188, filed 2004-03, 8,000 miles“The dealership informed the consumer to call back in 5 days to make an appointment to have the accelerator cable casing cap recall 03v512000 performed, although the vehicle experienced a failure, which caused the consumer to hit a pole.”
NHTSA complaint #10055763, filed 2004-01, 26,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V512000Dec 5, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2004, XL7 2001–2004
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 12 | 41% |
| 2002 | 16 | 34% |
| 2001 | 9 | 24% |
| 2000 | 10 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
10 complaintsFuel system
5 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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