2001 Suzuki Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vitara years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Suzuki Vitara. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 33%), typically at around 57,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 27owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 9 | 33% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% | 78,390 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 15% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 20,950 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 7% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Suzuki Vitara recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were i can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration to get around someone etc. The air in the tire's are always going down. The oil says it low…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki vitara. While in reverse, the vehicle accelerated from zero to approximately 20 mph, which caused the vehicle to crash into the carport. There was snow on the roads at the time of failure. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle. Approximately two months later, the…
While driving 70 mph the front end of the suzuki grand vitara xl7 (2001) the steering wheel began to shake violently in my hands. I pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that there was a rip in the rubber boot under the suv on the drivers side (front). I believe it was called a 1/2 shaft…
Dt: the contact stated the air bag did not deploy when the contact's vehicle went into a median and hit a tree. The front middle of the vehicle hit the tree. The vehicle was turning when this happened. Therefore, she was unaware of the speed. She moved the vehicle to a nearby parking lot. It was…
Oil leak that has been a known engineering defect and not yet corrected by suzuki
Other Suzuki Vitara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Vitara | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Vitara | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Vitara | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 27 | 0 |
| 2000 Vitara | 35 | 0 |
| 1999 Vitara | 50 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki Vitara?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Suzuki Vitara?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.