Model year record

2000 SUZUKI Grand Vitara

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 106 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
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system610,170 mi
Fuel system, gasoline519,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Service brakes, hydraulic440,000 mi
Suspension: front4
Vehicle speed control460,723 mi
Air bags3
Air bags: frontal358,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine350,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3
Tires3
Wheels3
Child seat2
Electrical system250,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Power train: manual transmission2
Steering2
Structure: frame and members274,493 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables219,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: tail lights150,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission133,347 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Seat belts: front162,451 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly125,000 mi
Structure1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields135,600 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut150,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1100,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: tread/belt1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control184,122 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 2 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.