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2000 Suzuki Vitara Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki Vitara, most often about the engine (23% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Vitara model year since 2000.

Complaints35
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3

Most common 2000 Suzuki Vitara problems

  1. Engine

    8 complaints · 23%

    Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.

    Rear main seal in the v-6 engine failed and sprayed oil over the underside of the car. Smelled like it could catch fire with the oil open the catalytic converter.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2003, at 62,000 miles
    Suzuki is aware of latent defects concerning timing chain cover seals that leak oil and will worsen over time. It is documented that the leaks occur with Suzuki grand vitaras from 1999-2001. My grand Vitara is one of those cars with the latent defect. I took it to a authorized Suzuki mechanic as required, but they…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 53,500 miles

  2. Suspension

    7 complaints · 20%

    Parts named most often: front.

    My suspension crossmember fail while hitting the brakes on an offramp on my 2000 Suzuki Vitara. My whole vehicle started shaking very badly. The passenger noticed the passenger side wheel shaking out of control and after I inspected it, I found that where the control arm is mounted to the crossmember, is completely…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 108,519 miles

  3. Brakes

    6 complaints · 17%

    Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist.

  4. Air bags

    4 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: frontal.

  5. Transmission

    4 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Suzuki Vitara recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2000 Suzuki Vitara

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Vitara?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (8 complaints); suspension (7 complaints); brakes (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki Vitara have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Suzuki Vitara. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2000 a bad year for the Suzuki Vitara?
It is the most complained-about Vitara model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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