2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Dt: consumer noticed a problem with brakes at about 6,000 miles. The emergency brake light came on. Dealer would not fix them under warranty. Dealer said that brakes went from ten millimeters to four millimeters. Accused consumer of riding brakes. Consumer said she didn't ride the brakes. She got vehicle with 325 miles on it, and vehicle did not seem to accelerate at the rate it should. Consumer believed brakes were somehow engaged and hold it back. C vehicle was involved in an accident on dec. 6, 2004. This hurt the warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125380, filed 2005-06, 6,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V452000Oct 5, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2005, XL7 2001–2006
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 21% |
| 2001 | 5 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 16 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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