Suzuki / Grand Vitara / 2000
2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 24.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of vehicle speed control at 9.4%.
Complaints106
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 24.5% · 26
Vehicle speed control 9.4% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 8.5% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 7.5% · 8
Suspension 7.5% · 8
Air bags 5.7% · 6
Steering 4.7% · 5
Power train 4.7% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara in this data, 2000 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 32 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer received recall notice 01v146000/ manufacturers x4 letter, consumer called dealer where she purchased vehicle, but dealer had not parts to do recall repairs, consumer called another dealer, and that dealer ordered parts but, stated that it will take 2 or 3 weeks to get parts, consumer called dealer about parts, and dealer stated had not gotten parts, and did not know reason why.*Ak *nlm Fuel system, gasoline
While traveling at any speed and without prior warning a fuel smell was coming though the vents. This happened only in cold weather. Dealer inspected the vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem while it was on warranty. As soon the warranty expired dealer replaced, at owner expense of $680.00, The throttle cable and the gas filter. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 19,000 miles
Nhtsa recall 01v146000/ manufacturer's recall x4. Got recall notice, and took vehicle to dealer to be repaired. Dealer didn't have parts. Called dealer about parts, and dealer no longer did recalls on Suzuki. Dealer did not warn consumer that they were not handling recall anymore after 3 months. Had to contact another dealer. Fuel system, gasoline
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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