1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 19%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,238miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 19% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,238 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was taken to the dealer at 30,000 miles because of a clicking noise coming from the engine. The dealer stated there was no problem with the engine. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who found a problem with the tension on the timing chain. The part was on back order.”
NHTSA complaint #10017956, filed 2003-06, 30,000 miles“While driving the vehicle started making a rattling noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they indicated that the noise was due to the tensioner going bad. The hub bearing and senor also went bad and needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10052100, filed 2003-12, 30,000 miles“The engine suddenly started making a loud noise as if the muffler was broken. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and indicated that the exhaust pipe was broken where it comes out from the engine. Mechanic indicz=ated that problem was very common for Suzuki.”
NHTSA complaint #10096577, filed 2004-10, 84,000 miles“While driving engine made loud rattling noise and failed.. Aaa called to tow vehicle. Upon inspection by independent mechanic determined timing chain failed. Was mentioned that this was a common failure with this particular vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10066510, filed 2004-04, 89,000 miles“Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly loses complete engine power at highway speeds and vehicle speed rapidly drops to under 10 MPH. Engine runs very rough and there is no response when depressing accelerator pedal. Must immediately pull over (if possible) as vehicle is not drivable. After waiting several minutes, engine operation returns to normal but power loss will usually reoccur anytime as quickly as within the next several minutes or as long as a day or two. Engine power loss may last as little as a minute or two or for several minutes and check engine light comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #10146941, filed 2006-01, 95,850 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019614Apr 5, 2006Exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle.
- 10017455Nov 9, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure.
- 10015910Aug 16, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
24 complaintsBrakes
16 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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