2000 Suzuki Vitara Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2000 Suzuki Vitara, and owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2000 Suzuki Vitara. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Suzuki Vitara have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,844 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2010 · Suspension
“I was driving to work on 3/18/08 and as i left the gas station i heard this pop and all of a sudden the car cut off. Later after having it towed to a mechanic, i was told that the timing chain belt po”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Suzuki Vitara (Vitara 2Door 2WD, Vitara 2Door 4WD, Vitara 4Door 2WD, Vitara 4Door 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–22 / 22–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Suzuki Vitara model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Vitara model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Suzuki Vitara | 4 | 50 |
| 2000 Suzuki Vitara | 0 | 35 |
| 2001 Suzuki Vitara | 0 | 27 |
| 2002 Suzuki Vitara | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Suzuki Vitara | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Suzuki Vitara | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2000 Suzuki Vitara
How do I know if my 2000 Suzuki Vitara has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Suzuki models
- Forenza907 complaints
- Grand Vitara639 complaints
- SX4312 complaints
- Sidekick221 complaints
- XL7217 complaints
- Verona216 complaints
- Reno173 complaints
- XL-7163 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.