1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 3% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
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 fender on the front passenger's side is very loose. The entire fender is held on by plastic fasteners. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fasteners with others that were also made of plastic. The manufacturer was aware of the problem. Three months later the fasteners started to fall out again.”
NHTSA complaint #10053702, filed 2004-02, 45,000 miles“Recall campaign for the Suzuki recommended replacing the 4 oxygen sensors. The 4-wheel drive gear would no longer shift, it was discovered years later that it was not assembled correctly. The consumer had emission problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10109353, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
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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