Fuel System complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact was driving 15 MPH when blue smoke emitted from the exhaust, along with the smell of fuel. The check engine and eg warning lights illumnated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that a failure in the ground wire for the fuel injector caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,069.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that a strong odor of fuel emits from the vehicle while driving or parked. The contact also stated that the transmission would not down shift. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions where they were unable to diagnose the fuel system failure. The contact was then informed that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced, as it was the cause of the down shifting failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 36,500.
Tl contact owns a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The vehicle is experiencing fuel loss in the ignition source. Whenever the contact attempts to turn the ignition, the vehicle will not start. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that fuel was not entering the ignition, causing a no-start condition. The manufacturer stated that the previous owner of the vehicle had it repaired under a recall for this same failure; therefore, they refused to repair it again. The contact feels that the vehicle was not properly repaired if the failure is recurring. The vehicle is currently parked at her home and has not been repaired. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.
Continually upon starting vehicle, go inside and came back out it would not restart. The consumer had to file for bankrupcy and voluntary repo because he could not afford to take the vehicle from state to state to be serviced. Campaign id number : 04V427000
When starting the car it shakes for two to three minutes and then finally runs normal. Before this it won't start. The dealer replaced the starter but I still have this problem. The dealer says they can't do anything about it unless they can duplicate the problem. So now I have to worry about the car breaking down.
Consumer stated she received a recall notice (campaign #0442700), but when she took her vehicle to the dealer for the repair she was told that they are back logged. They also told her that they do not know when they will receive the parts to do the recall. The dealer also told her that they have called the manufacturer and was told that they do not know when they will sent the part. The dealership name is bell road Suzuki 999 w bell rd phoenix, az 85023 [phone]. Please help.
My car was called back years ago but never serviced . They said they'd call never did. Now I'm expieriencing problems vith my car. It has been an excellent car and wouldn't trade it for anything. It's a 2001 Grand Vitara standard and it cranks but won't start. It's happend before. My gas peddle goes all the way on the floor. Doesn't feel right. Feels as if a line was broken. The car use to shift to the side when hitting the brakes. Can you help? What is it? I haven't been sble to use my car for a week.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact has had her vehicle repaired twice for two recalls (NHTSA campaign id numbers 01V146000 and 04V427000); however, the defect still occurred. The manufacturer and dealer stated that nothing could be done because the recall had already been serviced. The contact firmly believes that when she took the vehicle the first two times to have the recall work performed, the dealer did not re-route the fuel delivery hose with the improved clamp. The last time the vehicle failed was on December 31, 2007. The vehicle would not start and it was towed to a local mechanic. It was discovered that the vacuum hose was not installed properly and the psi relief was extremely high. As a result, the vehicle flooded. The mechanic properly repaired the defect that should have been installed during the recall repair. …
Related recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned intake manifold vacuum union and a new fuel pressure regulator. Owner notification began June 4, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki Grand Vitara years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (26), 1999 (24) and 2002 (5) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 31% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Suzuki Grand Vitara fuel system problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 04V-427 (fuel system, gasoline, Aug 30, 2004); 01V-146 (fuel injection system, Apr 27, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Suzuki Grand Vitara fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles; 31% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the fuel injection system (13 mentions), followed by the delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (12).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.