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1999–2004 · 4 model years

Suzuki Vitara recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199950 complaints
Most recalls19995 recalls
Crashes reported11in owner complaints
Injuries reported80 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0132538501999: 50 complaints, 5 recalls2000: 35 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 27 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1999200020012004
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 Vitara—18 mpg110000
2001 Vitara—21–23 mpg1273130
2000 Vitara—21–24 mpg1355030
1999 Vitara—21–24 mpg5503120

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling27
  • Suspension26
  • Power train20
  • Service brakes, hydraulic9
  • Structure8
  • Air bags8
  • Vehicle speed control6
  • Unknown or other6