1999 Suzuki Vitara Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%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 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Received recall notice #99v273002. Contacted dealer. Was informed by service manager no parts available for brake lamp switch. After multiple calls, consumer was urged to contact manufacturer & recording came on asking for name, address & phone & someone would get back in touch. So far no one has called.”
NHTSA complaint #854707, filed 2000-01“Consumer recieved recall 99v273002 concerning the brake light switch. However, no parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #855110, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 99V273002Oct 15, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not…Covers: Suzuki Vitara 1999
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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