2004 Suzuki Vitara Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Suzuki Vitara, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Suzuki Vitara
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on september 29, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Suzuki Vitara have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: the caller said vehicle will not start. He has cranked it until the battery died. He said that there was a burning smell under the hood. It started doing it a few times, and now it does it all the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2005 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Suzuki Vitara (Vitara 4 Door, Vitara 4 Door 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 20–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.5 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 2004 Suzuki Vitara
How do I know if my 2004 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Suzuki Vitara; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 04V427000).
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.