Suzuki Vitara years to avoid
No model year of the Suzuki Vitara stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Suzuki Vitara years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Suzuki Vitara complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Suzuki Vitara problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension27
- Engine26
- Transmission18
- Brakes10
- Body9
- Airbags8
- Lights7
- Fuel system6
- Acceleration6
- Tires4
- Steering4
- Electrical4
Suzuki Vitara problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Suspension | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 27 | Engine | 48,225 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2000 | - | 35 | Engine | 53,500 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1999 | - | 50 | Suspension | 125,000 | 4 | 3 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the Suzuki Vitara
What years of the Suzuki Vitara should you avoid?
No single model year of the Suzuki Vitara has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Suzuki Vitara?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Suzuki Vitara?
Suspension, with 27 complaints across all years, followed by engine (26) and transmission (18).
How many recalls does the Suzuki Vitara have?
5 recalls between 1999 and 2004. The 1999 model year has the most, with 4.
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