2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 7% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 4 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.
“While driving 40 MPH vehicle slid on ice, resulting in a head on collision. Vehicle rolled over into a 15 foot embankment. Upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained severe head injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10059759, filed 2004-02, 66,000 miles“Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and rear end locked up. Vehicle started to spinning and ended up in the grass area. Then, vehicle started rolling down highway four times, and consumer's husband was ejected from vehicle because seat belt didn't hold. Also, airbags didn't deploy. Dealership will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #899277, filed 2001-11“Air bag light stays illuminated while driving. Dealer has been notified, and has informed consumer that parts were on back order, parts have been back ordered for three months. Please provide additional inoformation.”
NHTSA complaint #898855, filed 2001-11Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 54% |
| 2011 | 4 | 36% |
| 2010 | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 | 3 | 21% |
| 2008 | 12 | 29% |
| 2007 | 19 | 33% |
| 2006 | 50 | 31% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 12 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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