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2001 Suzuki Vitara Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Suzuki Vitara, most often about the engine (33% of complaints, typically around 57,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Vitara model year since 2000.

Complaints27
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported1
Injuries reported3

Most common 2001 Suzuki Vitara problems

  1. Engine

    9 complaints · 33%

    Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.

    Owned vehicle for 3 years had oil changes every 3 months no problem til on the march 14th, 2005 I was driving through a neighbor going around 10 MPH and all of the sudden the engine makes a horrible noise and stops. All the dashboard lights came on. Did not start the vehicle up. Had it towed to a mechanic. Mechanic…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 57,000 miles
    Driving and suddenly engine makes a horrible noise and stopped. All the dashboard light cameon, I did not start the vehicle. Had it towed to a mechanic. Once the mechanic got it started he told me that he thought I had major engine problems. Decided to have vehicle towed to my nephew's mechanic whom I would trust, and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2005, at 57,000 miles

  2. Suspension

    4 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: front.

    2001 grand Vitara 4 door r235-60-16 tires; vehicle dramatically swerves suddenly to the side at highway speeds; forces constant control of vehicle; experienced by at least 2 other drivers of the vehicle; tires replaced; alignment done; no change; vehicle appears to be unsafe on te highway; if tires encounter an…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 12,000 miles

  3. Transmission

    4 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: driveline, axle assembly, automatic transmission.

  4. Lights

    4 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: tail lights.

    Driving at night I have been stopped on numerous occasions for faulty rear taillights. It seems the light bulbs will work their way out of the sockets and light up some of the time but usually not at all.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2004, at 50,000 miles

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

2001 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 2001 Suzuki Vitara

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki Vitara?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); suspension (4 complaints); transmission (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2001 Suzuki Vitara have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Suzuki Vitara. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2001 a bad year for the Suzuki Vitara?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Vitara model year since 2000, with 27 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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