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2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

13L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,274

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2003320 · manufacturer campaign 48

8 December 2003

Transport Canada lists: Grand Vitara 1999–2004 · XL-7 2001–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the 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. If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will replace the accelerator cable assembly.

20,676 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 72% of 190 2004 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
299 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara get?
NRCan rates the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara at 13 L/100 km combined, emitting 299 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,274 in fuel, producing roughly 4,880 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.