Model year record

1999 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 142 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V452000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
801
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-05
Owners notified
2005-11-10

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.

Safety risk

THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V427000

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
172,093
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-30
Owners notified
2004-09-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V512000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
196,876
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-05
Owners notified
2004-01-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.

Safety risk

IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V146000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
59,888
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-27
Owners notified
2001-06-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings7
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system7
Air bags671,761 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic640,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables671,761 mi
Air bags: frontal5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline495,850 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys430,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe450,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal456,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Power train: manual transmission3
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3
Tires3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3
Engine and engine cooling: engine25,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2
Fuel/propulsion system2131,559 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Suspension: front: wheel bearing230,000 mi
Unknown or other2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags: side/window1125,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition: switch177,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling148,476 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment188,000 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train1131,559 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders131,734 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering198,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body145,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages169,178 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels1

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.