2003 Suzuki Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vitara years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Suzuki Vitara. That ranks 4th out of 6 Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 160,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 160,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Suzuki Vitara recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 suzuki vitara. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided no…
Other Suzuki Vitara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Vitara | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Vitara | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Vitara | 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 2003 Suzuki Vitara?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Suzuki Vitara?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.