2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 9%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 9% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 35 MPH the consumer pressed the brake pedal but the brakes did not respond. As a result the consumer hit another vehicle which caused damage to both vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10024571, filed 2003-07, 40,000 miles“Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. Number of other problems with this vehicle. The consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. The consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. The vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. The consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. The fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. The tail light bulb went out. The consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10103345, filed 2004-11, 50,000 miles“The vehicle accelerated suddenly on an expressway exit ramp and when attempting to brake the vehicle spun out of control. (nar) there were no injuries and no other vehicle were involved. The pressure applied tot he brakes to avoid the collision damaged them and the consumer had them replaced immediately. This was not he first time the vehicle had accelerated suddenly. The consumer had several mechanics look at the vehicle but none of them were able to find a problem. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred for repairing the brake and accelerator.”
NHTSA complaint #10060910, filed 2004-02, 60,723 miles“The brake sign appeared on the dashboard. The mechanic found that the front brakes were low and the rotors warped. They replaced the front pads, cut the front rotors, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes. After a week per consumer, the brake sign still showed off. The problem was intermittent. The service suggested that everything was fine and they could not do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10057271, filed 2004-01“Leak in AC condenser found to be a common problem, leak in same location on several vehicles. Pull to right while driving that alighnment cant fix, similar problems reported by other owners. Premature wear and vibration of front brakes similar to complaints of other owners. No offer to replace failing condenser by dealer who told me about problem with other condensers they knew about. Can not find any contact info on Suzuki motors site to complain.”
NHTSA complaint #10069849, filed 2004-01Related recalls
- 05V452000Oct 5, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2005, XL7 2001–2006
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 21% |
| 2001 | 5 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 16 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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