2002 Suzuki Vitara
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Suzuki Vitara is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.
2002 Suzuki Vitara at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2002 Suzuki Vitara recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara.
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 Vitara common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2002 Suzuki Vitara safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2002 Suzuki Vitara MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 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 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 Vitara — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
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 2018Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the VITARA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Other
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may experience a condition where the accelerator may not return to idle. These vehicle, when operated in extremely low ambient temperature (-30 degrees Celsius) and at a fixed (constant) throttle position, may experience ice forming in the throttle valve that can prevent the throttle valve from closing when the drivers foot is removed…
Transport Canada #2004421 · Nov 2004Other
CMVSS 115 requires that certain information be uniquely identified in the vehicle identification number (VIN). One such item is the engine type. This particular vehicle configuration has two available engines, 1.6L and 2.0L. Both vehicle configurations have been labelled with the same VIN prefix that being "2S3TA52C". This was the correct VIN prefix for the 2.0L model. All 1.6L…
Transport Canada #2002208 · Nov 2002Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Suzuki 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 Vitara trims & engines on record
2002 Suzuki Vitara vehicles on record
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLX2S3TD52V426103733
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLS2S3TE52V326109889
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLS2S3TE52V426100960
2002 Suzuki Vitara JLS2S3TE52V526100255
2002 Suzuki VitaraJSAFTL52V00157634
2002 Suzuki Vitara2S3TD52VX26102943
2002 Suzuki Vitara2S3TD52VX26102909
2002 Suzuki VitaraJS3TX92V124117752
2002 Suzuki VitaraJSAFTD62V00116258
2002 Suzuki VitaraJSAFTD82V00113649
2002 Suzuki VitaraJSAFTL52V00158921
2002 Suzuki Vitara2S3TD52V436102633
2002 Suzuki VitaraJSAHTX92V00152811
2002 Suzuki VitaraJSAFTD82V00119527