1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Complaints
142
Crashes
22
Fires
2
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
#27 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
#37 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 63,587 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 6 | 2 | — | 72,254 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,587
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,254
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara has 142 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (8 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (7 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,614 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara include 22 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (equipment:appliance:air conditioner) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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