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Major Problems with Suzuki Vitara - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Suzuki Vitara model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Vitara. Older Vitara vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Suzuki Vitara problems by years

2003 1 2001 17 2000 21 1999 40

Worst Suzuki Vitara Problems

FRONTAL
2000 Suzuki Vitara May 26, 2000 Victims: 1

While driving 30 mph vehicle had a frontal impact, and driver's/ passenger's air bags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. there was no previous problem with airbag system. *ak *ml

FRONTAL
2000 Suzuki Vitara November 6, 2001 Victims: 1

While traveling 30 mph, consumer rear ended another vehicle that had come to a stop. upon impact, none of the airbags deployed. driver was injured. *ak *jb

TAIL LIGHTS
2001 Suzuki Vitara February 20, 2004 Victims: 1 Mileage: 50000 miles

Driving at night i have been stopped on numerous occasions for faulty rear taillights. it seems the light bulbs will work their way out of the sockets and light up some of the time but usually not at all. *nm

What is the most common problem with Suzuki Vitara?

Overall the worst problem with Suzuki Vitara relates to SUSPENSION problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Vitara years that are prone to issues with these components.

SUSPENSION 10 FRONT 7 GASOLINE 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 ENGINE 5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 FRONTAL 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 DOOR 3 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 3 SWITCH 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2 AIR BAGS 2 TIRES 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 LOWER ARM 2 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 EQUIPMENT 1 BODY 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1 SEAT BELTS 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 DISC 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 HEATER CORE 1 TREAD/BELT 1 IGNITION 1 ARM 1 SELECTOR DEVICES 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 PUMP 1 HYDRAULIC 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 FUEL RAIL 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 SWITCH 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2003 1 2001 6 2000 11 1999 17
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