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2000 Suzuki Vitara recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2000 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 7, 200909E012000 | Exterior lightingDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E012000
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Owner complaints by component35
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 23 |
| Suspension | 7 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 17 |
| Air bags | 4 | 11 |
| Power train | 4 | 11 |
| Structure | 2 | 6 |
| Equipment | 2 | 6 |
| Visibility | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“My suspension crossmember fail while hitting the brakes on an offramp on my 2000 suzuki vitara. My whole vehicle started shaking very badly.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“I was driving to work on 3/18/08 and as I left the gas station I heard this pop and all of a sudden the car cut off. Later after having it towed to a mechanic, I was told that the timing chain belt popped.”
- Structure
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki vitara. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to shake and lose steering ability. The mechanic stated that the subframe rotted at the point where the lower control arm attached.”
Other Suzuki Vitara model years
- 20010 recalls27 complaints
- 20000 recalls35 complaints
Other Suzuki models
- 2000 Grand Vitara4 recalls85 complaints
- 2000 Esteem0 recalls26 complaints
- 2004 Forenza5 recalls63 complaints
- 2007 SX42 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 XL72 recalls13 complaints
- 2010 Kizashi6 recalls23 complaints
- 2004 Verona5 recalls155 complaints
- 2005 Reno3 recalls32 complaints
- 2002 Aerio2 recalls13 complaints
- 2009 Equator1 recall5 complaints
2000 Suzuki Vitara recall questions
How many recalls does the 2000 Suzuki Vitara have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2000 Suzuki Vitara. The most recent, 09E012000 (reported April 7, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2000 Suzuki Vitara?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 35 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2000 Suzuki Vitara?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.