1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 22%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,280miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 22% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,280 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle at highway speeds from 45 to 55 miles per hour will lose complete power dropping from 45 or 55 to 10 or 15 MPH very rapidly when this happens you have no control of acceleration or vehicle till it reaches the 10 to 15 MPH range leaving you in a very dangerous position if you are not close enough to the shoulder of the road to pull off leaving you the possibility of being in a collision with faster approaching vehicles from the rear this is a serious problem that could result in death from a rear end collision and appears to be a common problem with this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496399, filed 2013-02, 131,559 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. While driving approximately 5 MPH, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle. When the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 01v146000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 04v427000 (fuel system, gasoline), but was not diagnosed or repaired to due the mileage of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10764563, filed 2015-09, 163,000 miles“Dt: the contact received NHTSA recall 04v427000l for the fuel system pressure regulator first in 2004. When calling the dealer she left a message on their answering machine, and they did not call her back. She received a second recall notice . Again, she left a message with the dealer's answering machine and no one has called her back. When trying to call the manufacturer she was unable to get through their phone system.”
NHTSA complaint #10143037, filed 2005-11“Consumer received a recll notice 01v146/ manufacturer's recall x4, and called dealer to make an appointment to get recall repairs done. Dealer stated parts were on backorder until end of november. Consumer called again in december, and dealer stated again that parts were still not in. Please add VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #8001136, filed 2001-12“Consumer received notification that vehicle was included in recall 01v146000. Dealership has informed consumer that components to correct defect are not available. No time frame has been given as to when the parts will be available. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896795, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 04V427000Aug 30, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2003, Grand Vitara XL-7 2001–2004, Vitara 2004
- 01V146000Apr 27, 2001Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under temperatures below -25 degrees, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. Fuel system pressure…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2001
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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