1999 Suzuki Vitara Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara, 6% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Vitara. The contact stated that he has extreme difficulty turning the steering column because it remains in a fixated position. He inspected the steering fluid and concluded that the levels were normal. The dealer stated that although he was experiencing the same failure mentioned in NHTSA campaign id number 98v324002 (steering:wheel and handle bar), the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 138,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10233633, filed 2008-07, 138,000 miles“Consumer states that when starting to drive over 60 MPH the car begins to shake and when going over bumps it also vibrates. Dealer was contacted and the tires were rebalanced but the problems still stands.”
NHTSA complaint #845867, filed 1999-08Related recalls
- 98V324002Feb 9, 1999Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could…Covers: Suzuki Vitara 1999
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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