Complaints
63
Crashes
9
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Avg mileage:17,214 mi
Crash-related:1
#24 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 8 | 1 | — | 17,214 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 | — | — | — |
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,214
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 63 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Vehicle Speed Control:Cables with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Top reported problems: Vehicle Speed Control:Cables (8 complaints, avg 17,214 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (4 complaints); Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 17,214 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara include 9 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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