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1999 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 108 owner complaints about the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.3× the Grand Vitara median · #2 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10826 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem21Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems

108 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline211
Engine and engine cooling201
Service brakes, hydraulic154
Air bags1210
Power train120
Vehicle speed control102
Equipment81
Suspension40
Visibility40
11 other systems244

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cables

Recall 03V-512 · Dec 5, 2003 · 196,876 vehicles

Risk. IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 01V-146 · Apr 27, 2001 · 59,888 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Grand Vitara year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Vitara median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Grand Vitara owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUZUKI RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE 4 OXYGEN SENSORS. *BF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE GEAR WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT, IT WAS DISCOVERED YEARS LATER THAT IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD EMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR TWO…
Complaint 10109353 · Dec 23, 2004
PARTS FOR RECALL 01V146000 REPAIRSHAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE JULY 2001. DEALERSHIP KEEPS CANCELLING APPOINTMENT AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO NO PARTS. *AK
Complaint 8012199 · Jun 19, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECLL NOTICE 01V146/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL X4, AND CALLED DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE. DEALER STATED PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER UNTIL END OF NOVEMBER. CONSUMER CALLED AGAIN IN DECEMBER, AND DEALER STATED AGAIN THAT PARTS WERE STILL NOT IN. PLEASE ADD…
Complaint 8001136 · Dec 27, 2001

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