2003 Suzuki VitaraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Suzuki Vitara, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 2003 Suzuki Vitara has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Suzuki Vitara recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2003 vs. every other 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 Vitara median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2003 Suzuki Vitara safety ratings
2003 Suzuki Vitara 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Vitara owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUZUKI VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED NO…
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