1999 Suzuki Vitara Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,214miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara, 8% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,214 miles. 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 75 MPH with the cruise control on, the vehicle became stuck in cruise mode. When trying to disengage the cruise control, the consumer was unable to do so. The consumer struggled to apply the brakes, finally getting the vehicle to slow down enough to shut the ignition off. The vehicle was restarted, and the cruise control was still active. The consumer had to physically pull the gas pedal from the floor of the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer had not been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10042021, filed 2003-10, 42,214 miles“When applying the brakes accelerator pedal did not come up, causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate, had to manually pull the pedal up to gain control. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #850883, filed 1999-10“Since purchase car has exhibited serious vibration throughout vehicle at about 40 MPH and cruise control unit operates erratically after a downshift is required-Suzuki factory represenative originally said a new type ECM would correct the conditions but later said no such part existed after the dealer had ordered it and waited two months for it to be delivered and installed in my vehicle- Suzuki subsequently authorized balancing the tires, replacing the cruise control module, replacing the driveshaft, and repairing the differential, and inspection of the frame and crossmembers all to no…”
NHTSA complaint #749240, filed 2001-07“The contact owns a 1999 Suzuki Vitara. While driving at an unknown speed the vehicle accelerated on its own. When the contact applied the brakes they failed to engage. The vehicle continued to accelerate and crashed into a truck and caused serious damages to the vehicle. The contact sustained a torn ligament to her arm, skin tissue injuries, and a concussion. The contact stated that she received a recall notice for the accelerator pedal after the crash occurred. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The dealer was not notified. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348236, filed 2010-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Suzuki Vitara
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
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 Nov 1, 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