NHTSA lists 27 complaints for the 2001 Suzuki Vitara, 3 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SUZUKI VITARA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 33.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 14.8% |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 14.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 7.4% |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 7.4% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 7.4% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | 7.4% |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | 7.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 7.4% |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | 7.4% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | DRIVELINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TAIL LIGHTS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DELIVERY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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9 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
Date: 2022-07-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Date: 2018-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION.
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Date: 2004-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR RESEALING FRONT TIMING CHAIN COVER. *MR
Date: 2003-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
OIL LEVEL READS AT LOW MARK ON OIL LEVEL DIP STICK. 1999 - 2003 VITARA/GRAND VITARA/XL-7. *TT
Date: 2003-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, B1026 FLOW TABLE. SERVICE MANUAL UDPATE CORRECTION. *TT
Date: 2001-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
A CONDITION MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN MODELS WHERE THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING MAY LEAK FLUID FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OIL SEAL. *TT
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. 1999-2005 SUZUKI VITARA SQ420/SQ625L, GRAND VITARA SQ625W, AND XL-7 JA627 *SC
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
Date: Unavailable. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT. *KB
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VITARA | 27 |
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