2004 Suzuki Vitara Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vitara years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Suzuki Vitara. That ranks 4th out of 6 Vitara model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 1 | 100% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Suzuki Vitara recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
Risk: Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on september 29, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
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.
Dt: the caller said vehicle will not start. He has cranked it until the battery died. He said that there was a burning smell under the hood. It started doing it a few times, and now it does it all the time. The caller took vehicle to the dealer 5 times. He said that after the dealer fixed the…
Other Suzuki Vitara years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Vitara | 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 2004 Suzuki Vitara?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki Vitara?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.