2002 Suzuki Vitara
2S3TD52VX26102943
Vehicle history report for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara (VIN 2S3TD52VX26102943). Gray, wagon / suv, gasoline. Registered in Odesa. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 2S3TD52VX26102943
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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page are free.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2002 Suzuki Vitara data →
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Suzuki Vitara costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara.
Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 7
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2002 Suzuki Vitara.
SUSPENSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SUZUKI VITARA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SUSPENSION AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY COULD NOT BE PERFORMED UNLESS ANOTHER COMPONENT WAS REPLACED. THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT $900. THE RECALL DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO THE ADDITIO…
NHTSA ODI #10269595SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
AFTER SEVERAL MISDIAGNOSES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR GOING INTO GEARS THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED TWO MONTHS AFTER THE CAR WENT OUT OF WARRANTY. I WAS CHARGED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH WAS COMPLETELY UNFAIR. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID I WASN''T PUSHING HARD ENOUGH ON THE BRAKE. THE SECOND TIME HE SAID IT WAS DO TO THE …
NHTSA ODI #10126549FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND MOTORCYCLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10089100ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE CONSUMER TURNED THE KEY TO THE "ON" POSITION AND THE BIKE'S IGNITION ENGAGED AND CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT TURNING THE KEY TO THE "ON" POSITION IS ONLY SUPPOSE TO GIVE THE VEHICLE POWER. THE CONSUMER NORMALLY HAS TO HOLD THE CLUTCH LEVER IN AND PRESS START BUTTON FOR THE MOTORCYCLE TO ENGAGE. TH…
NHTSA ODI #10015243ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
NHTSA ODI #10001638POWER TRAIN
MODEL DR200 SEK2; THE DRIVE CHAIN ON THE MOTORCYCLE CAME WHILE TRAVELING 3-4 MPH. THE CAUSE IS STILL UNKNOWN WITH THE OWNER INSPECTING THE CHAIN TO MAKE SURE THE CHAIN OPERATED WITH MANUFACTURES' SPECIFICATION(S). PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS
NHTSA ODI #8023871FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FROM NEW THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES (WHEN THE DEFECTIVE PART WAS REPLACED), THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL ABRUPTLY WHEN THE THROTTLE WAS APPLIED FROM A STAND STILL. THIS HAPPENED SIX TIMES AND EACH WAS AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME COULD HAVE COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY AS IT IS A MOTORCYCLE. THE SELLING DEALERSHIP WAS CO…
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?
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Is the VIN 2S3TD52VX26102943 valid?
2S3TD52VX26102943 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Canada. It decodes to the 2002 Suzuki Vitara.
Are there safety recalls on the 2002 Suzuki Vitara?
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2002 Suzuki Vitara model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What fuel economy does the 2002 Suzuki Vitara get?
The 2002 Suzuki Vitara has U.S. EPA estimates of 21–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).
Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.