2003 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.

None of this vehicle's complaints fall into a specific problem often enough to list.

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 #03V223000June 16, 20035,319 vehicles affected

  visibility: windshield

  Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 Grand Vitara, 274 my 2003 Grand Vitara, 684 my 2002 Grand Vitara XL-7, and 781 my 2003 Grand Vitara XL-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.

  If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification began on july 8, 2003. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Other model years

• 1999 108
• 2000 85
• 2001 38
• 2002 47
• 2003
• 2006 161
• 2007 58
• 2008 42