2000 Suzuki Vitara Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,519miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Suzuki Vitara, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,519 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.
“My suspension crossmember fail while hitting the brakes on an offramp on my 2000 Suzuki Vitara. My whole vehicle started shaking very badly. The passenger noticed the passenger side wheel shaking out of control and after I inspected it, I found that where the control arm is mounted to the crossmember, is completely rusted out. I found that there is a recall for the exact same part for the 2000 chevy tracker which is basically the same vehicle. Could not find a recall on this part for the Vitara however. I think this should also be recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10348381, filed 2010-08, 108,519 miles“The lower connector on the left front tire snapped in half causing the tire to fall off. Auto body shop and insurance company both feel that it was installed wrong which is why in snapped. Car is still under warranty and Suzuki will not honor warranty claming that it is not a mechanical error. I have the other half of the piece that snapped off and you can clearly see that it is a defected part.”
NHTSA complaint #763348, filed 2002-06“While driving at 15 to 20 MPH felt a thump and pulled over, got out. Consumer noticed that front driver's side wheel was almost off vehicle. Took vehicle to a mechanic, mechanic stated that lower control arm that holds wheel in place snapped. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8012232, filed 2002-06“While driving about 45 MPH steering wheel will start vibrating. Consumer had to drive off road to control vehicle. Dealer had replaced tires to correct deffect, but problem still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #890060, filed 2001-06Related 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 2000 Suzuki Vitara
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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