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1999 Suzuki Vitara Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 50 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara, 4% of the 50 complaints for this model year. 1 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 at 45 MPH a collision occurred, consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle in the rear. Upon impact, air bag did not deploy. Consumer sustained bad injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10101255, filed 2004-11

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200127%
2000411%
199924%

Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara

Suspension
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Suzuki 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology