The vehicle 28610-54g10-000 suzuki solenoid,shift lock is bad. Can not find part. If their are recalls on this vehicle I would like them fixed if possible please. Vehicle will not shift into gear and is also running lean the computuer code reads lean and bad solenoids.
The worst 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires7
- Engine6
- Acceleration5
- Suspension4
- Electrical3
Problems by type
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- Tires7
- Engine6
- Acceleration5
- Suspension4
- Electrical3
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V427000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- 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 vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.
- Risk
- If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification began on july 8, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 03V223000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When I push on gas it doesn't excellerate. Make a grinding noise on lower drivers side of engine. I smell something burning.
Keep having a oil leak from the value cover gasket. I have had it fix before and now it is leaking again on my motor and is smoking while driving it. The place says they only give me a 1 yr warranty . It has cost me over $500 before to fix and now the same . Need to know if there were a recall. First date of problem was 1/28/2013 and now the same problem.
I was driving down the road from work and I was only going 40mph and my car all of sudden started shaking and the steering wheel was out of control and finally got control of it and slowed down and stopped and noticed the cross member was broke. It wasn't like that when I bought it. Now I have a car that I'm paying for and can't drive it cause it dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, he lost consciousness and crashed into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's head struck the steering wheel column and front windshield. The contact sustained bruises to the chest area and a slight concussion that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 suzuki grand vitara xl-7. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler h/t 687 (na) tires, size p235/60r17. The contact purchased the set of tires two years ago. Currently, the two front tires are deteriorating from the inside. The remaining tread depth was 1/8 and 1/16. The tire failure mileage was 25,000 and the vehicle current and failure mileages were 77,130.
I was traveling on I-10 eastbound near tallahassee, fl going approximately 70 MPH when my car briefly shook/vibrated. I let off the gas perplexed when I heard what sounded like an explosion. My car careened to the left and with a death grip on the steering wheel, I tried to control the vehicle. I moved back and forth across the 2 lanes of interstate at least twice before gaining control. Parts of tire and plastic were flying behind me. I pulled over to the side of the road at mile marker 193. It took a few minutes for me to get my composure. I was crying, shaking and very scared. When I felt calm and safe enough to get out of the vehicle, I saw that my tire had completely separated but was not even flat. The force was so great, it ripped out all my tire guard, it tore my fender, my bumper was touching the ground and I could see pieces of debris on the interstate.
Started my vehicle and noticed a burning smell. Backed out of my garage and the back door arm rest was smoking. Shut the car off and put out fire. Called the suzuki shop and they had me drive it in. My electrical warranty was expired. They replaced fuse, switch, handle and wire comp. On the rear door. $561.00 later I picked up the vehicle.
Damages to my SUV because the company haven't sent the recalls for my SUV to replace some part of the SUV.
I am sending this to you so maybe you can help me. My husband and I purchased a suzuki grand vitara xl-7 3 years ago. My xl-7 manufactures date is 4/02. The buckle that slides on the seat belts is rubbing on the seat belts and tearing my seat belts. All my rear seat belts are ruined. Two of the are completely in half and one is hanging on only by a few strands and the last is just starting to tear. I have contacted suzuki and have taken it to have an inspection on them and I found out today that suzuki is going to do nothing about this problem. If you see the seat belts you can tell it is obviously from the buckle. This is my only family vehicle we have and we are a family of 4. I have a 1980 vehicle and have never had a problem with the seat belts and any other vehicle I have ever had I never had this problem. Can you please help me?
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Questions about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
Is the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 reliable?
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, 1.7 times a typical Grand Vitara XL-7 model year.
What is the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 year score?
The 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 scores 55 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7?
Tires, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (6).
How many recalls does the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and visibility.
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