1999 Suzuki Katana Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2000 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Katana years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Suzuki Katana. That is the most of any Katana model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Suzuki Katana problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1999 Suzuki Katana recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Suzuki Katana.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Consumer could not just downshift, but had to engage and disengage transmission to come to a lower gear. Consumer said this was unsafe, especially if other vehicles were behind consumer's vehicle because it could be hit. Sometimes it worked right, but sometimes it didn't. Took vehicle to dealer…

Power Train · received Jun 21, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 863932

Other Suzuki Katana years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 Katana10
2001 Katana10
2000 Katana10
199910
1998 Katana01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Suzuki Katana?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki Katana?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Suzuki Katana a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Katana model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.