2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

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Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Instrument Cluster

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 11 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Instrument Cluster (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 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 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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