1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,880miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 11% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,880 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 50 MPH vehicle accelerated to a high rate, causing it to roll over. Dealership notified, but did not resolve the problem. When vehicle hit snow, airbags failed to deploy. Also, when incident occurred, consumer was driving home from having recall repair made on accelerator cable.”
NHTSA complaint #10055632, filed 2004-04, 71,761 miles“The contact stated the airbag light is constantly illuminated. The dealership has replaced the airbag system module twice, but the problem returned. The windshield wipers were inoperative. Updated 06/19/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10159127, filed 2006-06, 33,000 miles“Wife has had three major crashes with two grand vitaras. During none of the incidents did the driver's side or passenger's side air bags deploy. First incident was in december of 98. That vehicle was totalled. Second incident was in april of 99, and the third incident was in september of 99 . Second vehicle was repaired, and is back on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #856277, filed 2000-02“Consumer was traveling 35mph on interstate and there was snow on ground. Another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle because other vehicle had lost control. Driver applied brakes and turned wheel to left. To avoid hitting other vehicle, driver hydroplaned, and vehicle hit meridian strip hard. Upon impact, airbags didn't deploy. Consumer sustained injuries. Dealership was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #876542, filed 2000-12“Driving southbound through intersection & another vehicle made left turn in front. Applied brakes suddenly but hit driver's side. Upon impact, neither air bags deployed. Passenger went through windshield & sustained injuries. Also, driver suffered injuries. Had emergency room treatment.”
NHTSA complaint #866258, filed 2000-07Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 54% |
| 2011 | 4 | 36% |
| 2010 | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 12 | 29% |
| 2007 | 19 | 33% |
| 2006 | 50 | 31% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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