Model year
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 29 complaints for the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 13 complaints under GRAND VITARA XL-7. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES (9), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 85 complaints
- 2001 38 complaints
- 2002 47 complaints
- 2003 29 complaints
- 2004 8 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 161 complaints
- 2007 58 complaints
- 2008 42 complaints
- 2009 14 complaints
- 2010 20 complaints
- 2011 11 complaints
- 2012 13 complaints
- 2013 4 complaints
Recalls
05V452000 · Oct 5, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING…
04V427000 · Aug 30, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
03V512000 · Dec 5, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES…
03V223000 · Jun 16, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CERTAIN PASSENGER (111 MY 2002 ESTEEM, 777 MY 2002 AERIO, 2,368 MY 2003 AERIO) AND SPORT UTILITY (324 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA, 274 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA, 684 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7, AND 781 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7) VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR…
Complaints
29 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND VITARA XL-7 | 3 | 13 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 19 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Grand Vitara 4WD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Grand Vitara XL7 4WD · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.