Major Problems with 1999 Suzuki Vitara Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Suzuki Vitara

1999 Suzuki Vitara FRONTAL Victims: 1

1999 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1999 Suzuki Vitara ENGINE

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Problems with SUSPENSION, ENGINE and FRONT are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Suzuki Vitara owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION driving at highway speeds (60 mph or more) intense vibration is felt. it makes me feel as if i am...	8 ~ 6 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING whenever vehicle is started it would stall out. also brake lights would not come on until the clutch was pushed.	3
FRONT > SUSPENSION bumpy/vibration felt at 35+ mph smooths out to some degree above 45 until you reach 60+. vibration above 60 feels...	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER engine oil pan cracked causing an oil leaked which may have caused a fire. there are many other problems with	3
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights kept blowing out on their own. the brake lights failed six times. dealer was contacted. *ak...	3
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner failed to work properly. it would blow hot instead off cool air. took vehicle to get part for	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle had been purchased more than 30 days ago & it already has stalled a couple of times. also gear	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN bumpy/vibration felt at 35+ mph smooths out to some degree above 45 until you reach 60+. vibration above 60 feels...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission shifts hard grinds when putting into gear and sometimes won't go into gear. dealer replaced transmission but that did	2
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while trying to shift out of 5th gear the shifter gets stuck in the neutral gate between 5th and reverse	2
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN the vehicle jumped out of the 4 wheel drive and skidded on hitting ice and crashed. yh...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at night brakes were applied in an emergency stop to avoid hitting a deer running across the highway....	1 ~ 235300 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at 45 mph a collision occurred consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle in the rear. upon impact air bag	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at 75 mph with the cruise control on the vehicle became stuck in cruise mode. when trying to...	1 ~ 42214 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving 65 mph passenger's side rear axle broke and tire completely came off cause unknown. no collision/ injuries occurred.	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer received recall notice consumer will attach copy to complaint form for fuel pipe hose in the beginning of july...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when the clutch is pressed the engine will die. this has happened 10+ times since 2/2000. it happens sporadically and...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle caught on fire underhood. manufacturer has been notified.*ak...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE plastic used in the door trims is very brittle. suzuki says it is not a warranty issue. there is no	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer states that when starting to drive over 60 mph the car begins to shake and when going over bumps	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM whenever vehicle is started it would stall out. also brake lights would not come on until the clutch was pushed.	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING bumpy/vibration felt at 35+ mph smooths out to some degree above 45 until you reach 60+. vibration above 60 feels...	1
SELECTOR DEVICES > AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE bumpy/vibration felt at 35+ mph smooths out to some degree above 45 until you reach 60+. vibration above 60 feels...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE engine oil pan cracked causing an oil leaked which may have caused a fire. there are many other problems with	1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when applying the brakes accelerator pedal did not come up causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate had to manually	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC during sudden stops the brakes fade and there is a loud noise from the front of vehicle....	1
AIR BAGS vehicle airbag compartment is leaking causing fumes resulting in discomfort. *yc...	1
TIRES oem tire design and size creates dangerous handling performance on snow covered/icey roads. vehicle performance suffers dramactically due to tire...	1
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE consumer was driving at 5-10 mph going around a left hand curve when steering spindle failed completly snapped causing loss	1

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