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2000 Suzuki Grand VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 85 owner complaints about the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Grand Vitara median · #3 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8513 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara has problems

85 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, gasoline261
Vehicle speed control101
Engine and engine cooling91
Service brakes, hydraulic81
Suspension70
Air bags64
Electrical system50
Steering52
Power train50
10 other systems231

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

4 recalls

2000 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

2000 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.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT HAS HAD HER VEHICLE REPAIRED TWICE FOR TWO RECALLS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01V146000 AND 04V427000); HOWEVER, THE DEFECT STILL OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN…
Complaint 10213719 · Jan 4, 2008 · 10,170 miles
THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LINE RUPTURED. *NM THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE FAULTY PART AND ALL PARTS REPLACED IN AN EFFORT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FUEL SMELL. *NM
Complaint 10111019 · Jan 25, 2005
A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. *NM *JB
Complaint 10109444 · Dec 23, 2004

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