1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“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“When traveling down highway at 55 MPH tires bounce. Half time tires are not on pavement, and at 55 MPH driver can lose control. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #890705, filed 2001-06Related 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…
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and…
Suspension: 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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