2000 Suzuki Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vitara years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Suzuki Vitara. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 23%), typically at around 78,273 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Suzuki Vitara problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 23% | 78,273 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 20% | 108,519 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 17% | 1 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 11% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 6% | 1 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 68,760 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 35 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Suzuki Vitara recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I was driving to work on 3/18/08 and as i left the gas station i heard this pop and all of a sudden the car cut off. Later after having it towed to a mechanic, i was told that the timing chain belt popped. I was also notified that this was a regular occurrence with the vehicle and suzuki knew of…
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki vitara. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to shake and lose steering ability. The mechanic stated that the subframe rotted at the point where the lower control arm attached. As a result, the front control arm detached from the cross member. The mechanic…
Airbag failed to deploy despite frontal impact at roughly 550 mph. *jb
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…
Other Suzuki Vitara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Vitara | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Vitara | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Vitara | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Vitara | 27 | 0 |
| 2000 | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 Vitara | 50 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Vitara?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Suzuki Vitara?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Suzuki Vitara a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vitara model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.