1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 15%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,867miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 15% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,867 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I brake my car pulls to one side and loses control. It is like it is on ice and one time it spun around, even thought I was going slow. My car is regularly maintained.”
NHTSA complaint #10214831, filed 2008-01“I first reported this problem last year. Something was causing intermittent severe vibration at highway speeds. I was traveling down the highway going 60mph at approx. 12:30am when this occured again and I attempted to pull over to the side of the highway when my foot was dislodged from the brake by vibration. The force being applied to the brake was transfered to the accelerator which resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle. I slammed into a solid rock ledge and received injuries to my back and neck. …”
NHTSA complaint #729135, filed 2000-08“Difficulty when braking on wet payment. Truck makes loud grinding sound as if the engine is going to fall out, plus you can feel the vibration while foot is on the pedal. Starting to occur frequently, mostly noticeable when driving downhill. Truck seems to be drifting more after you press on the brakes to stop which cause me to feel like I'm at risk of crashing into the back of another vehicle or injury myself and/or passengers (especially my two toddles). Very interested to know if the first year model of this new type of truck is considered to be a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #739980, filed 2001-01“The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that the brakes made a grinding noise and the brake adjustment pin in the rear driver side wheel was loose. The spring that held the wheel in place failed, which allowed it to move freely inside the brake drum. The spring flipped up and caused the brake shoe, drum, and braking kit to fail. Prior to the failure, aamco inspected the rear and front brakes and stated that they were 50% worn. The contact placed the wheel back on the vehicle and drove approximately six blocks when he heard the noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216603, filed 2008-01, 31,734 miles“Consumer stated that while driving vehicle began to shake no matter what speed it was traveling. Consumer took vehicle to repair at least 10-15 times, and each time consumer was told that they could not find what was the cause of the problem because they could not duplicate the shaking. Once consumer took the vehicle to a tire dealer, mechanic drove the vehicle, and told consumer that the calipers were sticking at the time of acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #10053773, filed 2004-01Related recalls
- 05V452000Oct 5, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2005, XL7 2001–2006
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 21% |
| 2001 | 5 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 16 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
12 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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