Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl7

Model Grand Vitara Xl7 made by Suzuki got 10 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning wheels . The car has one 2.7 engine.

Model 2001

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2.7 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsR17/20/1819,1000/25,4000/21,4997Regular1126SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD
2.7 6Manual, 5 gearsR18/20/1919,6000/26,0000/22,0415Regular1065SPEC PURP VEH - S.U.V. - 2WD

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
WHEELS
00E080000AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. E (Equipment)9812/20/2000MFRAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.12/26/200001/02/2001
Defect SummaryEquipment description: steel replacement wheels, part no. 4310-665d21-27s, used for spare parts on 1999-2001 suzuki grand vitara and 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl-7 multipurpose passenger vehicles. the affected wheels were produced from july 30 through september 20, 2000. the thickness of the steel wheel inboard of the area where the wheel rim is welded to the wheel disk is less than the design specification.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers were notified to remove any of these affected wheels from the stock inventory and return to american suzuki motor company. suzuki will notify any end users which purchased the replacement wheels of the defect and to return their wheels to suzuki for a free replacement.
NotesDealer notification began on december 20, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/10/2001111/10/2001
 A burning odor in the car for over a year. have taken it to dealership twice. have spoken with suzuki company who has told me to continue taking it to dealer. the dealer only steam cleans the engine. *nlm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
11/26/2003108/28/2001
 Lights dim/blink when vehical is shifted to another gear. took to the dealer and they stated this is normal due to the lower voltage supplied by alternator at low rpm. this sometimes is dangerous at night when ones goes to shift and lights dim.*ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/01/2003235009906/29/2001
 Transmission makes huge grinding sound when shifting into reverse - this has been confirmed in writing by authorized suzuki service center as normal yet sound. nly occurred in 24th month of ownership.*ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
02/26/2002
 Seat belt on the passenger's side is not working properly. when locking the seat belt belt will get stuck, and consumer is not able to take belt off. contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak
SEAT BELTS - REAR
04/10/2004770001
 The rear driver side seat belt twisted around the child's waist. as a result, the child was trapped for 7 hours. the consumer had to cut the seat belt in order to release the child. *ak *sc *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
03/16/2009100000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl7. while driving less than 55 mph, the passenger side brakes locked while the driver attempted to avoid a swerving vehicle. two of the brake lines failed and the vehicle swerved uncontrollably to the right. the hoses also blew out and left the vehicle without any brakes. the driver was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road to safety. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v452000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor). the contact would have to pay more than $200 to replace the brakes. the failure and current mileages were less than 100,000.
TIRES
03/11/200428001
 While driving, all 4 tires malfunctioned. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. bridgestone, 235/60r16. *ak
04/01/20011
 Current tires have insufficient wear ratings to carry passenger load. current tires are bridgestone (p235/70r16) with a rating of 300. consumer feels that rating on tires should be 400 to 450. dealer has informed consumer that pressure should be lowered to 28 psi, consumer feels this psi is lower than it should be. *ak *slc
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
1
 Letter requesting reports related to the defect on the inner accelerator cable of the suzuki grand vitara nd grand vitara xl-7. *ph consumer had to contact manufacturer, and they're able to provide consumer with reports and information with the component. *la
03/12/2004355001
 Consumer received a recall nhtsa 03v51200 regarding vehicle speed control cable casing cap. dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CASAN BERNARDION92408SHAVER AUTO CENTER909-889-2031
PAGIRARDMCQUILLEN
VAMANASSASFARRISH
VTS BURLINGTON05403PJ'S SUZUKI802 658 4483