2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the consumer stated there was a loud popping sound while driving at 35-40 mph. This happened without warning and no previous problems. The consumer inspected the vehicle because she thought she may have run over something. There was no evidence of this, and she proceeded. Afterwards, the brakes…”
filed Oct 24, 2005
“At speed of 55 mph on a highway, I was cut off by another vehicle. I had to apply my brakes quickly, and much to my shock, the car went sideways and slammed into a steel divider. This caused body damage to my vehicle to the entire passenger side - from front to back and everything in between. I…”
filed Jul 30, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY…Campaign 05V452000 · Oct 5, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Grand Vitara | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 Grand Vitara | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 15 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.