1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Windshield defogger system is not working properly. On rainy days, or in cold weather, the windshield fogs up. Turning on the defogger makes it worse even on the highest settings. The only thing that clears it eventually is rolling down the windows an inch on either side left or rear. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchase the vehicle, but now it is getting worst.”
NHTSA complaint #10062402, filed 2004-03“Plastic window guards do not securely attach to window frame. In event of high speeds or high wind guards will just blow completely off. Window guards are just jammed into place, dealer has declined to fasten them to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #892305, filed 2001-07“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 2000-06Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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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