2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #05V452000October 5, 2005801 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

  On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-INCH wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage Can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.

  The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on november 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact Suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.

• NHTSA recall #04V427000August 30, 2004172,093 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline

  On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture Can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.

  Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on september 29, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

• NHTSA recall #03V512000December 5, 2003196,876 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control: cables

  On 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 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.

  If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it Can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification began on january 5, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

• NHTSA recall #01V146000April 27, 200159,888 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

  Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under temperatures below -25 degrees, moisture Can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. Fuel system pressure could increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.

  Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a redesigned intake manifold vacuum union and a new fuel pressure regulator. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

• NHTSA recall #01V070000March 2, 200114,911 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: labels

  Vehicle description: some sport utility vehicles do not comply with the certain requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the presentation of some of the information on the tire information label deviates from the format set forth in the standard and the label may not be "permanently affixed" as required by the standard.

  The label may not be fully understood by some customers.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install new labels as well as an update to the owner's manual. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Other model years

• 1999 108
• 2000 85
• 2001
• 2002 47
• 2003 29
• 2006 161
• 2007 58
• 2008 42