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2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most recently filed October 2005. Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 5campaigns 2 fuel system · 1 brake · 1 vehicle speed control Source: NHTSA Complaints 38filed Owner reports, 1999–2008 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 18mpg combined $3,628/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2.5 L 6-cyl· 4-speed automatic 4 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 05V452000 Filed Oct 5, 2005

FRONT BRAKE ROTOR

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · rotor
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 THE BRAKES.
Consequence
THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.
Repair progress not yet reported801 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 05V452000
Listed for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V427000 Filed Aug 30, 2004

SUZUKI/FREEZING INSIDE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

Fuel system, gasoline
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported172,093 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V427000
Listed for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 03V512000 Filed Dec 5, 2003

SUZUKI/ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP

Vehicle speed control · cables
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.
Consequence
IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Repair progress not yet reported196,876 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V512000
Listed for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V146000 Filed Apr 27, 2001

SUZUKI/FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE

Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Repair progress not yet reported59,888 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V146000
Listed for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V070000 Filed Mar 2, 2001

SUZUKI/FMVSS 120/TIRE LABEL

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PRESENTATION OF SOME OF THE INFORMATION ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL DEVIATES FROM THE FORMAT SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD AND THE LABEL MAY NOT BE "PERMANENTLY AFFIXED" AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THE LABEL MAY NOT BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD BY SOME CUSTOMERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW LABELS AS WELL AS AN UPDATE TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Repair progress not yet reported14,911 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V070000

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Owner complaints (38)

38 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The vehicle speed control is mentioned most often.

8involved a crash
0involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 38.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2001 compares with other Grand Vitara years

Best and worst Grand Vitara years →
108 85 38 47 29 8 1 161 58 42
1999200020012002200320042005200620072008
This year (2001)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
17
city
19
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,700
CO₂ tailpipe
494 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 19 / 18$3,700494
2.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 20 / 18$3,700494
2.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive17 / 20 / 18$3,700494
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 19 / 17$3,950523

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Grand Vitara years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara report47 complaints · 4 campaigns →2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara report85 complaints · 4 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara FAQ

How many recalls does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 05V452000 (brake), 04V427000 (fuel system), 03V512000 (vehicle speed control), 01V146000 (fuel system), 01V070000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems?

Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control (9), Engine and engine cooling (7), Air bags (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 17 city, 19 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2001 Grand Vitara compare with other years?

Among the 1999–2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara model years at least five years old, the 2005 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2006 the most (161). The 2001 drew 38. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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