MYRModel Year Report

2000 Suzuki Vitara

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2000 Suzuki Vitara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:08.745Z

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
35
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2000 35 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2000 35 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1999: 50 complaints 1999 2000: 35 complaints 2000 35 2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

2000: 35 complaints

View as data table
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% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Suspension

20% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing front and lower arm.

Service brakes

17% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

14% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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 Key withdrawn.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, 2005-08-02

Air bags

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Airbag failed to deploy despite frontal impact at roughly 550 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-06

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-17

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-07

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Suzuki Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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 2026-10-20 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.