2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,347miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 6% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,347 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.
“Takata recall when I try to put in drive I have to put it in drive two for it to go on drive when I go to put it in park it will not I have to mess with it for it to go on park it either stays on drive or reverse”
NHTSA complaint #11152925, filed 2018-11“The contact stated while driving at normal highway speeds, the kick down cable of the transmission became stuck and the vehicle accelerated to a high speed. The contact was able to get the vehicle off the road. The accelerator pedal was manipulated until the cable loosened. An independent repair facility replaced the cable and the problem was corrected. Updated 4/6/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10153175, filed 2006-03, 33,347 miles“5sp shift in reverse grinding after 12k+ miles and extreme vibration especially when sitting in netural. Did not occur until after 12k+ miles of ownership (purchased new). Dealer says normal and manufacture refuses to acknowledge although other owners reported same incident.”
NHTSA complaint #747738, filed 2001-07“When placing the vehicle from park to reverse or from park to drive gear shift will not disengage. Also,horn does not work, and the rear brake light has fell off the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864834, filed 2000-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 12 | 11% |
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 complaintsSteering
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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