2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 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 in bad weather, snow/rain at 20 MPH the vehicle started to fishtail. Consumer lost control and vehicle turned on its side. After vehicle was upright again, consumer wanted to drive vehicle to dealer. Steering was pulling toleft/ steering came loose from wheels. Vehicle towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #886111, filed 2001-04“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 2004-01Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
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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