Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags12
- Electrical system4
- Visibility1
- Power train1
- Equipment1
- Seats1
- Exterior lighting1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In Finland
11 of these cars first registered in 2004 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 323,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 13.6–13.7 L/100 km (about 17 mpg US), CO₂ 313–315 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Vitara XL-7 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.2 | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| Grand Vitara XL-7 · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.3 | 11.8 | 13.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Suzuki told its dealers about the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10216558 | Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. |
| 10152052 | This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm. |
| 10022373 | SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE. DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER, DIFFERENTIAL COVER, AND DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED. *KB |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)