CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (21 reports).
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls
Most common 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Problem areas named in the 108 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Equipment | 10 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
What owners report
BRAKE LINE ROTTED AWAY ALL BRAKES AND FLUID LOST
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 01V146000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 04V427000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED TO DUE THE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FROM 45 TO 55 MILES PER HOUR WILL LOSE COMPLETE POWER DROPPING FROM 45 OR 55 TO 10 OR 15 MPH VERY RAPIDLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OF ACCELERATION OR VEHICLE TILL IT REACHES THE 10 TO 15 MPH RANGE LEAVING YOU IN A VERY DANGEROUS POSITION IF YOU ARE NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO PULL OFF LEAVING YOU THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING IN A COLLISION WITH FASTER APPROACHING VEHICLES FROM THE REAR THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN DEATH FROM A REAR END COLLISION AND APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS AND THE DEALERS HAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR THIS FAILURE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, SHE WOULD HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. ALSO WHEN SHE MADE TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS, THE NOISE GETS LOUDER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
CONSUMER EXPRESSES DISCONTENT REGARDING RECALL FROM SUZUKI CORPORATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER STATING IT WAS THE SECOND NOTICE, BUT HE NEVER RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD NEED TO BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED MECHANIC WHICH WAS 80 MILES AWAY.
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara questions
Does the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Fuel System, Gasoline; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (21), Engine And Engine Cooling (20), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.