2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recalls and problems

The 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 has 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 5 Grand Vitara XL-7 model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
15complaints
0crashes
0fires
1injuries
52,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Aug 30, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V427000 · 172,093 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure May increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.

Risk: Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on September 29, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Suzuki recall no. 99-ER.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine4
Seat Belts2
Tires2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Air Bags1
Fuel System1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004: 6 complaints200462005: 2 complaints20052007: 1 complaints20072001: 1 complaints20012002: 1 complaints20022003: 3 complaints20032009: 1 complaints20091

2001 vs. other Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 years

2001: 15 complaints20012002: 26 complaints2002262003: 13 complaints20032004: 17 complaints20042005: 2 complaints20052

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, the latest from Aug 30, 2004 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), seat belts (2), tires (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.