2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 8% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“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“Recently I had new tires placed on my vehicle and I was told that the center of alignment was off. That explained why the jeep drove terribly. I thought it was because new tires were needed. Now with the new tires the jeep drives just as bad. It is all over the world with very minor bumps. Also, the braking system is off. Upon applying the brake the rear end jerks forward as though the brakes missed each other or have been striped. I had the brakes (rear pads) replaced shortly after purchasing the vehicle with the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #745679, filed 2001-05“The contact owns a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. While depressing the brake pedal at an unknown speed, the vehicle drifted to the left. The dealer stated that the sway bar failed and the cross member was excessively rusted. The contact believed that the failure occurred from a lack of rust resistance material on the vehicle. No repairs have been made due to the cost. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The contact has pictures of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10226144, filed 2008-04, 100,000 miles“Consumer was driving and smelled oil, vehicle started to shake very hard. Consumer was traveling about 70 MPH when he finally gained control. He let vehicle to drift to the side of highway, and called tow truck. After vehicle was taken dealer, mechanic told him it was a major explosion in right front wheel bearing.”
NHTSA complaint #8018563, filed 2002-09“Front end of vehicle violently shakes when vehicle is driven over 45 MPH. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, but refuses to repair vehicle. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #897484, filed 2001-10Related 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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