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Grand Vitara XL-7

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeSuzuki
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2001–2008
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
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Engines and transmissions

Model yearsEngineTransmissionDriveFuel
2004–20062.7 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2004–20062.7 L, 6 cyl5-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2001–20062.7 L, 6 cyl5-speed manualFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2001–20062.7 L, 6 cyl5-speed manualRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2001–20032.7 L, 6 cyl4-speed automaticFour-wheel or all-wheel drivePetrol (regular)
2001–20032.7 L, 6 cyl4-speed automaticRear-wheel drivePetrol (regular)

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model yearsConfigurationCombinedCityHighway
2004–20062.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive13.8 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km11.8 L/100 km
2004–20062.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive13.1 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km11.2 L/100 km
2001–20062.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive13.8 L/100 km14.7–15.7 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km
2001–20062.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive13.8 L/100 km14.7–15.7 L/100 km11.8–12.4 L/100 km
2001–20032.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive14.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km
2001–20032.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive13.8 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

Key specifications

Key specifications
SpecificationValue
EPA size classSUV
Model years in EPA data2001–2006
PowertrainsPetrol
Engine displacement2.7 L
Cylinders6
Transmission typesAutomatic, Manual
DriveRear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
FuelPetrol (regular)
Configurations listed24

Years and markets

Years and markets
SpecificationValue
Model years (US)2001–2008

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

ComponentComplaintsMost reported model years
Airbags622002, 2006
Electrical system352002, 2006
Steering322002, 2006
Lights322002, 2006
Engine and cooling282002, 2006
Speed control and cruise232002, 2006
Brakes182002, 2006
Transmission and drivetrain182002, 2006
Tyres152002, 2006
Suspension142002, 2006

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002, 2006: 256 complaints, 30 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

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