2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 86 on record.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls 4
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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 A…
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings
Side barrier testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 12
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 12.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Bulletin SUZ_016008 · Suspension, Structure · Jul 2022This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming s…
Bulletin N-Q-G-045 · Suspension, Equipment · Nov 2018REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
Bulletin 0502244 · Equipment · Jan 2004OIL LEAKING FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE. *TT
Bulletin 0602244R2 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2004OIL LEVEL READS AT LOW MARK ON OIL LEVEL DIP STICK. 1999 - 2003 VITARA/GRAND VITARA/XL-7. *TT
Bulletin 0903143 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2003REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING USE. *TT
Bulletin 03022703R · Equipment · Jan 2003REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING USE. *TT
Bulletin 0303273R · Equipment · Jan 2003LOUD CHAIN RATTLING NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE BEHIND THE TIMING COVER. *TT
Bulletin 0704213R · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2003OIL WEEPAGE/SEEPAGE FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE. *TT
Bulletin 06011703R · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2003MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. 1999-2005 SUZUKI VITARA SQ420/SQ625L, GRAND VITARA SQ625W, AND XL-7 JA627 *SC
Bulletin 1405175 · Engine And Engine CoolingSource: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GRAND VITARA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
On certain 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. Correction: For 1999-2000 model year vehicles…
Transport Canada #2004313 · Aug 2004Other
On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the 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 in…
Transport Canada #2003320 · Dec 2003Other
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between paint applied during the second-stage painting process and paint applied during final-stage painting. If the windshield is not properly secured to the vehicle body, it may separate from the vehicle during a collision resulting in ejection of unbelted occupant…
Transport Canada #2003155 · Jun 2003Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second and third generation were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation eschewed the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name Suzuki Escudo until 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara trims & engines on record
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles on record
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara LimitedJS3TE62V424153021
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLXJS3TD62V724152092
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara JLSJS3TE62V824152759
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJS3TX92V224126332
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAHTX92V00105299
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJS3TD62V224159483
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00158115
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAHTX92V00150604
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTD62V00171617
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTD62V00170620
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTD82V00113429
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00158498
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00156831
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTD82V00117311
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00156808
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAHTX92V00151584
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAHTX92V00101937
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAHTX92V00102201
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00158463
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00157234
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTD62V00170539
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00161330
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTL52V00157576
2002 Suzuki Grand VitaraJSAFTD82V00118666