1999 Suzuki Vitara Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 30%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,503miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara, 30% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,503 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front suspension crossmember has rusted through on my 1999 Suzuki Vitara. The chevrolet tracker, which is the same car has had a safety recall due to this issue. This poses a significant safety concern!”
NHTSA complaint #10238726, filed 2008-08, 125,000 miles“1999 Vitara has loud vibration between 55 to 65 MPH. Have to drive below or above MPH range to stop vibration. Safety issue. Numerous other complaints on file. Feel investigation is warranted.”
NHTSA complaint #10065816, filed 2004-04, 6 miles“When driving over 50 MPH vehicle starts to rattle and shake. It seems as if car is going to lose control. Have been complaing since I purchased vehicle but no resolution as of yet. Do not want to drive and car loose control. Would like for an investigation to see if problem would cause crash. I have not had a response from Suzuki as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #748426, filed 2001-07“Driving at highway speeds (60 MPH or more) intense vibration is felt. It makes me feel as if I am out of control. I test drove another one that did the same thing and foolishly thought it was just that one. I am returning the vehicle to be looked at. The service person told me others have been coming back with the same problem. When I asked what the problem turned out to be she wouldn't tell me ! Something fishy going on here.”
NHTSA complaint #705763, filed 1999-04“I have had more problems with this vehicle than all of the cars I have owned. I purchased this car to be safe and never have to worry about it breaking down. I t has been in the shop more than not. The latest is that it started vibrating above the speed of 45. Who could feel safe in a 3 month old vehicle that continuously has things wrong with it? I have contacted the dealeer and the manufactoer, who assure me that this is probably the last thing that will happen I want to get my $ back and I forwarn all, I am not exaggerating.”
NHTSA complaint #718242, filed 2000-02Related service bulletins
- 10216558Jul 8, 2022Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the…
- 10152052Nov 20, 2018This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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