2001 Suzuki Vitara Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 Suzuki Vitara, and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 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.
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Suzuki Vitara have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 41,986 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The cigarette lighter pop's out when it done to were i can't find it, it has burnt several items in my tray,and floor. Also the gas pedal stick's when you push down on it to give a verbal acceleration”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 suzuki vitara. While in reverse, the vehicle accelerated from zero to approximately 20 MPH, which caused the vehicle to crash into the carport. There was snow on the roads a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 2, 2007 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Suzuki Vitara (Vitara 2Door, Vitara 2Door 4WD, Vitara 4Door, Vitara 4Door 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–23 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 2001 Suzuki Vitara
How do I know if my 2001 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.