1999 Suzuki Vitara Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara, 16% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“While driving 35 mp engine locked up. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership repaired the problem once, but it was not resolved. ....”
NHTSA complaint #10103801, filed 2004-12, 100,000 miles“From day one, the belt on the car made a chirping noise. The car had gone back to the dealer on 4 different occassions-and as of right now, the belt has been changed three different times, but the noise continues. When it rains, it gets a very loud squeaky noise. Additionally, the check engine light came on right after purchase. I took the car back to the delaer at least twice, and I was told it was the sensor, because the engine was fine. However, the check engine light continued to come on occassionally off and on. …”
NHTSA complaint #762686, filed 2002-06“Engine check light illuminates, indicating a malfunction in the system. Also, while driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning. Cause unknown. Dealer could not identify the cause of the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #864221, filed 2000-06“Engine oil pan cracked causing an oil leaked which may have caused a fire. There are many other problems with vehicle, such as emergency parking brake failure, engine check light coming on. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #859527, filed 2000-03“Whenever vehicle is started, it would stall out. Also, brake lights would not come on until the clutch was pushed. Finally, all the lights would fail to come on. Taking vehicle to dealer to have the electrical wires checked.”
NHTSA complaint #854326, filed 1999-12Related service bulletins
- 10017455Nov 9, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure.
- 10015910Aug 16, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627
- 10014813May 10, 2005Correct coolant usage.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Suzuki Vitara
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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