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Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 years to avoid

The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 years to avoid are 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.

93

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2001–2005

Years covered

1

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 NHTSA complaints by model year35 complaints2001: 15 complaints2002: 35 complaints2003: 20 complaints2004: 21 complaints2005: 2 complaints
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Grand Vitara XL-7 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2002High complaint rate35

Every Grand Vitara XL-7 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200520
2004211
2003203
2002avoid352
2001152

Common questions

What are the worst Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Grand Vitara XL-7 years to avoid are 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2005.

What is the best year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?

By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Grand Vitara XL-7 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have?

Across all model years, the Grand Vitara XL-7 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 93 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.