2001 Suzuki Vitara Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Suzuki Vitara, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,950 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.
“Whenever the vehicle runs over a bump it causes the engine to stall. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel line. Within a few weeks the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10107089, filed 2005-01, 28,900 miles“2001 grand Vitara xl-7 4wd, fuel line feed (pipe) to throttle body had crack causeing gas to leak onto engine. Fuel pipe is located on rear of throttle body, left side (looking from front), towards firewall. Gas line has banjo fitting with banjo bolt holding line onto throttle body. Gas leaks onto fitting and drops onto engine. Strong smell of gas in cab of vehicle during warm-up and at idle. Once in motion smell is not as strong if at all. Smell is really bad during summer (warmer) days. Replacement of this fuel pipe appears to have cured the problem. Problem first noticed around july 2002. …”
NHTSA complaint #10003156, filed 2003-01, 13,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Vitara
9 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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