2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. this could result in a crash without prior warning.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
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.
Equipment description: steel replacement wheels, part no. 4310-665D21-27s, used for spare parts on 1999-2001 suzuki grand vitara and 2001 suzuki grand vitara XL-7 multipurpose passenger vehicles. the affected wheels were produced from july 30 through september 20, 2000. the thickness of the steel wheel inboard of the area where the wheel rim IS welded to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers were notified to remove any of these affected wheels from the stock inventory and return to american suzuki motor company. suzuki will notify any end users which purchased the replacement wheels of the defect and to return their wheels to suzuki for a free replacement.
Owner complaints
85 complaints8 involved a crash2 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train
Takata recall when I try to put in drive I have to put it in drive two for it to go on drive when I go to put it in park it will not I have to mess with it for it to go on park it either stays on drive or reverse
- Structure › Frame and members
The s frame of my 2000 suzuki grand vitara jls started vibrating and I took it to mike albert leasing and when they put it up on the lift the s frame on the drivers side was completely rusted out and the wheel was detached from the frame. they called suzuki and they said that the corrosion…
The s frame of my 2000 suzuki grand vitara jls started vibrating and I took it to mike albert leasing and when they put it up on the lift the s frame on the drivers side was completely rusted out and the wheel was detached from the frame. they called suzuki and they said that the corrosion warranty had expired the end of february 2010 so they would not cover it. I am more concerned about other vehicles possibly having this problem and other people not being aware. the mechanics said that this part could not have been treated with any anti-corrosion when the part was first put on the vehicle. if I had driven this on the highway I could have possibly been killed or killed someone else. I think this IS a possible accident waiting to happen. the passenger side of this part was and IS completely intact. I have the part and it IS unbelievable that it rusted all the way through. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members · Suspension › Front › Stabilizer bar
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki grand vitara. while depressing the brake pedal at an unknown speed, the vehicle drifted to the left. the dealer stated that the sway bar failed and the cross member was excessively rusted. the contact believed that the failure occurred from a lack of rust…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki grand vitara. while depressing the brake pedal at an unknown speed, the vehicle drifted to the left. the dealer stated that the sway bar failed and the cross member was excessively rusted. the contact believed that the failure occurred from a lack of rust resistance material on the vehicle. no repairs have been made due to the cost. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the contact has pictures of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki grand vitara. the contact has had her vehicle repaired twice for two recalls (nhtsa campaign ID numbers 01v146000 and 04v427000); however, the defect still occurred. the manufacturer and dealer stated that nothing could be done because the recall had already been…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki grand vitara. the contact has had her vehicle repaired twice for two recalls (nhtsa campaign ID numbers 01v146000 and 04v427000); however, the defect still occurred. the manufacturer and dealer stated that nothing could be done because the recall had already been serviced. the contact firmly believes that when she took the vehicle the first two times to have the recall work performed, the dealer did not re-route the fuel delivery hose with the improved clamp. the last time the vehicle failed was on december 31, 2007. the vehicle would not start and it was towed to a local mechanic. it was discovered that the vacuum hose was not installed properly and the psi relief was extremely high. as a result, the vehicle flooded. the mechanic properly repaired the defect that should have been installed during the recall repair. the mechanic has records and digital pictures of the improperly installed fuel hose. the contact also stated that when the vehicle was taken in the first two times for the recall repair, it was recognized that the fuel hose had not failed at that time; however,the recall stated that it could potentially fail. she received the first recall notice in december of 2001 and the second notice in october of 2004. the dealer replaced the defective part during the second visit. the manufacturer stated that the issue was no longer their responsibility. the failure mileages were 10,170 (at the time of the first notice) and 25,325 (at the time of the second notice). the current mileage was 41,643.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Noise coming from timing cover. dealer indicated it was timing chain tensioner. dealer stated this was a common problem and that there IS a technical service bulletin (tsb) concerning this issue. Total cost to remedy the situation was approx $1600. The engine would need to be pulled from vehicle…
Noise coming from timing cover. dealer indicated it was timing chain tensioner. dealer stated this was a common problem and that there IS a technical service bulletin (tsb) concerning this issue. Total cost to remedy the situation was approx $1600. The engine would need to be pulled from vehicle, oil pan, timing cover removed and three chains, and related tensioners replaced (12.5hrs labor). this problem should be covered either in total or partial by manufacturer. *nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at normal highway speeds, the kick down cable of the transmission became stuck and the vehicle accelerated to a high speed. the contact was able to get the vehicle off the road. the accelerator pedal was manipulated until the cable loosened. an independent repair facility replaced the cable and the problem was corrected. updated 4/6/2006 - *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: the contact stated while driving a fire started under the hood. pulled the vehicle over and the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. a fire report was taken. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and they determined the fire started in the cruise control. the vehicle was…
Dt: the contact stated while driving a fire started under the hood. pulled the vehicle over and the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. a fire report was taken. the vehicle was towed to the dealership and they determined the fire started in the cruise control. the vehicle was totaled. Prior to the fire the vehicle had cruise control problems. when driving on a steep hill the cruise control deactivated. vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times and they made several repairs to the cruise control. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - *nm
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Latches/locks/linkages · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Consumer letter regarding the poor sales and service ethics of the suzuki dealership.***no answer required***. *Mr when the consumer purchased the vehicle the remote for the door locks did not work. a new one was ordered which the consumer had to pay for. the vehicle did not come with an owner's…
Consumer letter regarding the poor sales and service ethics of the suzuki dealership.***no answer required***. *Mr when the consumer purchased the vehicle the remote for the door locks did not work. a new one was ordered which the consumer had to pay for. the vehicle did not come with an owner's manual and the consumer had to pay for a new one. the air conditioner did not work. while driving the consumer heard a thumping noise. the consumer's husband checked the vehicle and found that two lug nuts on the driver's side rear tire were missing and the three others were loose. the other wheels were check and they too has loose lug nuts. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The vehicle's fuel line ruptured. *nm the consumer request reimbursement for the faulty part and all parts replaced in an effort to find the cause of the fuel smell. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline
A few weeks after the vehicle was purchased the consumer received a recall on the vehicle's fuel pressure regulator. *nm *jb
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. Number of other problems with this vehicle. *Bf the consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. the consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. the vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. the consumer…
Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. Number of other problems with this vehicle. *Bf the consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. the consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. the vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. the consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. the fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. the tail light bulb went out. the consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. the consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. the temprature gauge went from cold to hot instantly. the vehicle needs new struts. *tc
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
The vehicle accelerated suddenly on an expressway exit ramp and when attempting to brake the vehicle spun out of control. (nar) *la there were no injuries and no other vehicle were involved. the pressure applied tot he brakes to avoid the collision damaged them and the consumer had them…
The vehicle accelerated suddenly on an expressway exit ramp and when attempting to brake the vehicle spun out of control. (nar) *la there were no injuries and no other vehicle were involved. the pressure applied tot he brakes to avoid the collision damaged them and the consumer had them replaced immediately. this was not he first time the vehicle had accelerated suddenly. the consumer had several mechanics look at the vehicle but none of them were able to find a problem. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred for repairing the brake and accelerator. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline
The consumer received a recall notice, but when she took her vehicle to the dealer, they did not have the parts to repair the recall. she states that she was told by the dealer that the manufacturer only sent 10 parts at a time. they do not know when more will be arriving. recall # 04v427000. *jb
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
When accelerating consumer heard a noise coming from the vehicle. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
The consumer has been on a waiting list for two months for parts to get to the dealership. the dealer claimed there was a six hundred person waiting list for the recall. *jb
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Consumer received on january 7, 2004 nhtsa recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable. dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. dealership stated there were no parts in available in puerto rico. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering
Leak in ac condenser found to be a common problem, leak in same location on several vehicles. Pull to right while driving that alighnment cant fix, similar problems reported by other owners. Premature wear and vibration of front brakes similar to complaints of other owners. No offer to replace…
Leak in ac condenser found to be a common problem, leak in same location on several vehicles. Pull to right while driving that alighnment cant fix, similar problems reported by other owners. Premature wear and vibration of front brakes similar to complaints of other owners. No offer to replace failing condenser by dealer who told me about problem with other condensers they knew about. Can not find any contact info on suzuki motors site to complain.
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 20 mph and turning to the right consumer lost control and hit a telephone pole.upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving 40 mph vehicle slid on ice, resulting in a head on collision. Vehicle rolled over into a 15 foot embankment. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained severe head injuries. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving at 50 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to pull the vehicle out of the road and turn off the engine.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The "brake" sign appeared on the dashboard. *ph the mechanic found that the front brakes were low and the rotors warped. they replaced the front pads, cut the front rotors, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes. after a week per consumer,"the brake sign still showed off." the problem was intermittent. the service suggested that everything was fine and they could not do anything about it. *sc *jb
- Unknown or other
Problems getting recall work performed on vehicle. *ph the dealer indicated since it was a minor recall, the consumer could pay at her own expense or don't worry about it. recall was not specified. *tt *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline · Vehicle speed control › Cables
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. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The driver was making a left turn at a speed of 15 mph, when all of a sudden the consumer lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The driver stated the tie rod was defective. provide further details. *jb *jb
- Vehicle speed control
Without warning, the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor while driving 22 mph. please provide any further details. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10216558Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10019614Exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle.
- 10017455Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure.
- 10015910Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and XL-7 ja627
- 10007522Oil leaking from left front of engine.
- 10001717Loud chain rattling noise from right front of engine behind the timing cover.
- 10001714Revised repair procedure for air conditioner evaporator freeze-up during use.
- 10001707Oil weepage/seepage from left front of engine.
- 10001700Diagnostic trouble code, b1026 flow table. Service manual udpate correction.
- 10001699Revised repair procedure for air conditioner evaporator freeze-up during use.
- 10001698Oil level reads at low mark on oil level dip stick. 1999 - 2003 vitara/grand vitara/xl-7.
- 610525This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty.
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