1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

2000 Suzuki Vitara 4-door wagon
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1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara 

  • Price Range:  $1,000 - $9,900
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1999-2005 Suzuki Vitara directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.

NHTSA Recall History

1999: An electrical short circuit could occur due to pinched wires between the rear stereo speaker and the speaker retaining plate.
1999: Brakes may be inoperative due to a malfunctioning lamp-actuating switch.
1999: Seatbelts may not properly restrain occupants because of undertorqued lower- anchor bolts.
1999: The steering shafts could separate due to a cracked coupling. Steering control could be lost without warning.
1999-03 Grand Vitara: Under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees (C), moisture may freeze in fuel pressure regulator; at time of start-up, fuel pressure may increase, causing fuel loss at pipe/hose connection.
1999-05 Grand Vitara, w/16-inch wheels: Front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions.
1999-2004 Grand Vitara: The accelerator cap may be faulty causing the accelerator cable to fray, resulting in the gas pedal possible sticking. Dealers will inspect and replace affected parts.
2000-01 Grand Vitara/Grand Vitara XL-7: In cold weather, moisture can freeze and expand in the fuel-pressure regulator, causing fuel loss at the fuel-pipe/fuel hose-connection upon startup
2001 Grand Vitara: Tire-information label is not permanently affixed as it should be.
2001-04 Grand Vitara XL-7: Under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees (C), moisture may freeze in fuel pressure regulator; at time of start-up, fuel pressure may increase, causing fuel loss at pipe/hose connection.
2002-03 Grand Vitara: Windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle. Dealer will inspect and replace affected windshields.
2004 Vitara: Under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees (C), moisture may freeze in fuel pressure regulator; at time of start-up, fuel pressure may increase, causing fuel loss at pipe/hose connection.
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