2001 Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL7: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
35,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 10 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Tires: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Seat Belts:Rear/Other: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 4; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10020968 · 2003-06-03 (June 3, 2003)
A BURNING ODOR IN THE CAR FOR OVER A YEAR. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP TWICE. HAVE SPOKEN WITH SUZUKI COMPANY WHO HAS TOLD ME TO CONTINUE TAKING IT TO DEALER. THE DEALER ONLY STEAM CLEANS THE ENGINE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10032877 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
TRANSMISSION MAKES HUGE GRINDING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE - THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN WRITING BY AUTHORIZED SUZUKI SERVICE CENTER AS NORMAL YET SOUND. NLY OCCURRED IN 24TH MONTH OF OWNERSHIP.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 23,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10032877 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10047715 · 2003-11-28 (November 28, 2003)
LIGHTS DIM/BLINK WHEN VEHICAL IS SHIFTED TO ANOTHER GEAR. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THIS IS NORMAL DUE TO THE LOWER VOLTAGE SUPPLIED BY ALTERNATOR AT LOW RPM. THIS SOMETIMES IS DANGEROUS AT NIGHT WHEN ONES GOES TO SHIFT AND LIGHTS DIM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10047715 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063106 · 2004-03-12 (March 12, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NHTSA 03V51200 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CASING CAP. DEALERSHIP STILL DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 35,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066953 · 2004-04-08 (April 8, 2004)
LETTER REQUESTING REPORTS RELATED TO THE DEFECT ON THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE OF THE SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ND GRAND VITARA XL-7. *PH CONSUMER HAD TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER, AND THEY'RE ABLE TO PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH REPORTS AND INFORMATION WITH THE COMPONENT. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10066953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067170 · 2004-06-04 (June 4, 2004)
THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TWISTED AROUND THE CHILD'S WAIST. AS A RESULT, THE CHILD WAS TRAPPED FOR 7 HOURS. THE CONSUMER HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE CHILD. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10067170 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071510 · 2004-04-26 (April 26, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, ALL 4 TIRES MALFUNCTIONED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. BRIDGESTONE, 235/60R16. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 2,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262245 · 2009-03-18 (March 18, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL7. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES LOCKED WHILE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A SWERVING VEHICLE. TWO OF THE BRAKE LINES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED UNCONTROLLABLY TO THE RIGHT. THE HOSES ALSO BLEW OUT AND LEFT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY BRAKES. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V452000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR). THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY …
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262245 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.