2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Review
Price Estimate: $2,080 - $3,498

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Standard V6, impressive list of features, low-range transfer case with the 4WD option.
Cons
- Harsh suspension, unimpressive brakes, cramped rear seats, lack of cargo space.
What’s new
The Grand Vitara will be offered in LX and EX trims this year. The EX version gets new alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights and a power sunroof. All models get a hard cover for the spare tire, revised taillights, heated sideview mirrors (excluding the 2WD LX model), body-colored door handles and a panic button on the keyless remote.
Edmunds says
An aging compact SUV increasingly outdistanced by the competition.
For sale near Smyrna, TN
5 listings
- Photos not available
- 122,563 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 17 City / 20 Hwy MPG
- Champion Auto Sales (200 mi away)
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Memphis, TN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (17 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JS3TE62V544100878
Stock: 100878
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-30-2024 - $4,500
- 82,981 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- Tameron Kia (406 mi away)
- Remote keyless entry
- Split folding rear s...
- Roof rack: rails onl...
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: JS3TE62V744104396
Stock: 17250914A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-07-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Tennessee
$185/mo for Grand Vitara LX
Grand Vitara LX
vs
$150/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Suzuki Grand Vitara Owner Reviews
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Got another one
4.63 out of 5 starsCJ, 11/03/2005
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
I had a 1999 Grand Vitara for 3 years and NEVER had a lick of trouble with it (except for the typical air conditioner problem). I then bought a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo LS, which I hated. I had lots of problems with it. I regretted getting rid of my little Suzuki, so I decided on another Grand Vitara. The level of refinement from 1999 to 2004 is amazing, and I'm happy to be back in a vehicle … I have a lot of confidence in. I read what owners say about this truck, I know my experiences with the vehicle, then I read the "experts" tests. Well, the "experts" are nuts IMO. They are worried about defrost button illumination, minor engine noise, etc. You think that this truck gets poor gas mileage? Drive a V6 Rodeo around for awhile.
I like it!
4.75 out of 5 starsRon Cole, 05/02/2005
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Where else could I find a vehicle with automatic temperature control, a great stereo, and a TRUE 4wd for under $19,000? Rebates helped lower the cost a lot. It is fun to drive. I can zip wherever I want to go. It has great all around visibility. I couldn't see out the back of most of the other SUV's I test drove. This is something to think about if you have small children or … grandchildren! The "editors" of car review magazines say it's not as good as other vehicles. But they don't tell you it's a heck of a lot cheaper, too! If they didn't get to use free cars and had to make payments, they'd consider this a good, inexpensive SUV that delivers fun to its drivers.
Saved My Wife's Life
4.25 out of 5 starsMOdriver, 10/28/2010
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX Rwd 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
We owned this little car for a year and a half. I took our 2WD through fields, used it to haul hundreds of pounds of landscaping material. Pulled a trailer with it off a tow loop, no trailer hitch. Through all this abuse this car always started up, ran straight, and pushed through everything. Its a tough little truck, tho underpowered for highway speeds. It has strength, but you'll be … downshifting up hills and its not too soft about it. 2 weeks ago my wife swerved to miss a raccoon, flew off the road, flipped and rolled 6 times. The air bag deployed and this little car landed upright, my wife is alive along with two dogs. We just bought a new Suzuki to replace this one. Great Car!
suzuki gran vitara
4.88 out of 5 starswade davis, 08/30/2004
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 4WD 4dr SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
I purchased this vehicle mostly because
I was able to get so much better deal
than a honda, which i actually wanted.
I have to say now, after putting 20000
miles on it in the last 6 months, I
have never had a car I looked forward
to driving as much as this one. I will
buy another one of these, i can assure
you of that. Oh, there might be some
little things here and there … I might
change, but this is undoubtedly the
most dependable vehicle I have ever
owned. Surely, this must be the best
if not one of the best buys for the
money available.
2004 Grand Vitara Highlights
LX
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $18,199 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 23.4 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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