MYRModel Year Report

2004 Suzuki Vitara

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2004 Suzuki Vitara
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:45.362Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few 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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2004: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
199950
200035
200127
20021
20031
20041

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

Dt: the caller said vehicle will not start. He has cranked it until the battery died. He said that there was a burning smell under the hood. It started doing it a few times, and now it does it all the time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-12

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2004-09-29Fuel system, gasoline04V427000 On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on September 29, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Suzuki Vitara — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V427000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Suzuki Vitara?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 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.