2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 316 on record.
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls 2
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 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.
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.
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2004 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 2004 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 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
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.
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 2018SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE ON THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SERVICE PROCEDURE. *TT
Bulletin 0304214 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2004ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR POOR COLD START. *TT
Bulletin 1511075 · Engine And Engine CoolingSERVICE MANUAL UPDATE, A/C WIRING DIAGRAM CORRECTION GRAND VITARA SQ625W/XL-7 JA627 *SC
Bulletin 1208085 · EquipmentMODIFICATION 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 CoolingEXHAUST NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *TT
Bulletin 1703296 · Engine And Engine CoolingMODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
Bulletin 1410285R · Engine And Engine CoolingSERVICE MANUAL UPDATE. DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, DIFFERENTIAL COVER, AND DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED. *KB
Bulletin 0707037 · Power TrainAIRBAG LIGHT ON AND CLOCK/TEMP DISPLAY FLASHES. *TT
Bulletin 0212144R · Electrical SystemSource: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GRAND VITARA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Other
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 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.
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara trims & engines on record
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles on record
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LXJS3TD62V144105241
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