MYRModel Year Report

2000 Suzuki Vitara

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2000 Suzuki Vitara
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:27.650Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Suzuki Vitara Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2000 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2004
2000: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
199950
200035
200127
20021
20031
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SUSPENSION 20%

20% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and lower arm.

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH
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1. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION PUT INTO PARK POSITION. KEY WITHDRAWN. KEY TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK FAULTY 2. PARK POSITION DID NOT HOLD AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND PROPERTY. 3.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050802

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DESPITE FRONTAL IMPACT AT ROUGHLY 550 MPH. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20070306

WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN INTO A 15 FEET EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040217

WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT HAD COME TO A STOP. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER WAS INJURED. *AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020207

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Suzuki Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Suzuki Vitara reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Suzuki Vitara?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki Vitara have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.