1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 2 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.
“The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she would hear a loud squeaking noise. Also when she made turns at low speeds, the noise gets louder. The vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10382635, filed 2011-02, 98,000 miles“I was proceeding slowly, in 4 wheel drive, on a straight stretch of road. It was snowing lightly. I felt a slight thump under the car, as if I'd run over a small stick or something similar. The car suddenly veered to the right, struck a snowbank, and then spun around, coming to rest with the left front against the guardrail. The steering knuckle had fractured. The factory replacement part has been significantly redesigned, and has been reinforced at the exact spot that snapped. Is there a history of problems with this part?”
NHTSA complaint #720018, filed 2000-03“Vehicle tie rod broke. The failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and consequently struck a concrete divider wall and the air bags fail to deploy. (per alberto jimenez this document is considered a mailed in voq)”
NHTSA complaint #10042068, filed 2003-09“Airbag - when it's below 40 degrees outside the airbag light stays on. Windshield - makes a howling noise when speed exceeds 80 MPH. Passenger seatbelt - will not release when someone is sitting in the seat. Air condition - you have to constantly press the A/C switch and it will eventually activate. Air conditioner - the fresh air/recirculation lever does not stay on recirculate, it moves by itself back to fresh air. Front axle - the 4wd always pops back into 2wd all by itself. The axle leaks constanly. It's been replaced twice within 10000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #724716, filed 2000-06Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
24 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSeat belts
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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