2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,362miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 12% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,362 miles. 1 a fire, 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 traveling at any speed and without prior warning a fuel smell was coming though the vents. This happened only in cold weather. Dealer inspected the vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem while it was on warranty. As soon the warranty expired dealer replaced, at owner expense of $680.00, the throttle cable and the gas filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10056115, filed 2004-01, 19,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated while driving a fire started under the hood. Pulled the vehicle over and the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. A fire report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and they determined the fire started in the cruise control. The vehicle was totaled. Prior to the fire the vehicle had cruise control problems. When driving on a steep hill the cruise control deactivated. Vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times and they made several repairs to the cruise control. Updated 2/7/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10145742, filed 2005-12, 84,122 miles“The consumer has been on a waiting list for two months for parts to get to the dealership. The dealer claimed there was a six hundred person waiting list for the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10073333, filed 2004-05, 70,000 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“Consumer received on january 7, 2004 NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealership stated there were no parts in available in puerto rico.”
NHTSA complaint #10071633, filed 2004-04Related recalls
- 03V512000Dec 5, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from…Covers: Suzuki Grand Vitara 1999–2004, XL7 2001–2004
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 12 | 41% |
| 2002 | 16 | 34% |
| 2001 | 9 | 24% |
| 2000 | 10 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
26 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 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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