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#BS-2004-SUZGRA-7356

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Based on reports from 11 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 11 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Vehicle Speed Control:cablesHIGH

1 owners reported vehicle speed control:cables issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Vehicle Speed Control:cables (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Vehicle Speed Control:cables1 (9%)

Airbags1 (9%)

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal1 (9%)

Drivetrain1 (9%)

Structure1 (9%)

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1 (9%)

Speed Control1 (9%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (9%)

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control:cables Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:cables complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

03V512000Jan 2004

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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.

05V452000Nov 2005

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Suzuki Grand Vitara is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

Class avg

375

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is related to the vehicle speed control:cables, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

The 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 11 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?

Yes, the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Suzuki Grand Vitara problems start?

Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 48,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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